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Codling Moth on english walnut

Cydia pomonella

The most damaging pest of apple worldwide. Larvae tunnel into developing fruit, ruining the crop.

Pest
Codling Moth
Scientific name
Cydia pomonella
Crop
English Walnut
Total hosts
4

Codling Moth on english walnut

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Signs on english walnut

  • Frass at fruit entry holes
  • Soft brown spots on fruit
  • Larval tunnels through core

IPM controls

  • Pheromone traps for monitoring
  • Mating disruption
  • Kaolin clay sprays during flight
  • Bagging individual fruit
  • Granulosis virus targeted spray

Other crops affected by codling moth

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