How do you get rid of moths in fruit trees?

How do you get rid of moths in fruit trees?

Thinning fruit to avoid fruit-to-fruit contact can help control the insect.

1. Fruit Thinning and Removal. Successful entry of codling moth larvae is favored at sites on the fruit where there is some protection.
2. Sanitation.
3. Trunk Banding.
4. Bagging.
5. Varietal Differences.
6. Pheromone Traps.
7. Homemade Lures.
8. Bug Zappers.

Do codling moth traps work?

CODLING MOTH TRAPS There are traps designed purely to trap and kill the moths but in general these are not very effective unless used with other methods. Pheromone traps give off the scent of female Codling Moths and this attracts adult male moths.

Where should I place moth traps?

Where To Position Moth Traps:

• Where possible place traps at between 3-6ft high.
• Position traps in ‘quiet’ areas.
• Keep traps away from direct light or draughts.
• Avoid cancelling out the effectiveness of ‘ATTRACTING’ Moth Traps by keeping them away from any moth ‘REPELLENTS’ that you may have.

How do you spray apple trees for codling moths?

Chemicals that control codling moth include spinosyn, carbaryl, esfenvalerate and malathion. If you want to control codling moth and apple scab at the same time: Mix pesticide and fungicide in the same tank, or. Use a pre-mixed all-purpose fruit spray that does not contain carbaryl.

What does codling moth infestation look like?

Adults are gray to brown moths with a 3/4 inch wingspan. They have a chocolate-colored patch at the tip of each forewing and coppery transverse markings. Codling moth larvae are pink or creamy white caterpillars with mottled brown heads that tunnel through apples directly to the core.

How often should you change moth traps?

every 90 Days
Replace Moth Traps every 90 Days For maximum effectiveness you will need to replace moth traps and lures every 90 days, or when the trap is over crowded with moths. Once the infestation is under control, its a good idea to maintain a sentinel moth trap.

What time of night are moths most active?

Most moths are nocturnal—active at night, or crepuscular—active at dusk and dawn. They are able to hide under the cover of darkness, while avoiding the heat of the sun and predators that prowl during daylight hours. There are even some moths like hummingbird moths, that are diurnal and come out during the day.