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How long do I need to place pheromone traps in my home apple and pear orchard for the coddling moth? i.e. till harvest?
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Coddling moth in home orchards #871706
Asked June 05, 2024, 12:06 PM EDT
How long do I need to place pheromone traps in my home apple and pear orchard for the coddling moth? i.e. till harvest?
Yamhill County Oregon
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Hello,
The pheromone traps are for monitoring the flights of the new male moths and there are multiple generations per growing season. Due to this you will need to leave them up until early fall. Here is additional information:
https://pubs.extension.wsu.edu/codling-moth-and-your-backyard-fruit-tree
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The pheromone traps are for monitoring the flights of the new male moths and there are multiple generations per growing season. Due to this you will need to leave them up until early fall. Here is additional information:
https://pubs.extension.wsu.edu/codling-moth-and-your-backyard-fruit-tree
Thank you for using Ask Extension!