When to Spray Apple Trees for Codling Moth?

If you trap codling moths

, treat your apples soon after the first flight has begun. The best time to spray is when most or all of the petals have fallen from the apple blossoms. Do not treat before this as the sprays will be ineffective and will also kill pollinating bees. Make a second spray, 7 to 10 days later.

What do you spray on apple trees for codling moths?

Begin spraying at petal fall. Pyrethrum can be used to control the adult moths and to kill tiny caterpillars before they enter the fruit. Pyrethrum sprays will be harmful to beneficial insects as well. A pheromone is a non-toxic, species-specific scent produced by the female insect to attract the male.

Is it too late to spray for codling moth?

CYD-X also has the advantage of having no preharvest interval, so applications can be made up until the time of harvest and there are no limits on the number of times you can spray it. Like other insecticides, granulosis virus should be applied as soon as the eggs of the first generation codling moth hatch.