Long-lasting codling moth (apple) pheromone lure

Biology of Cydia pomonella

The adult codling moth (cydia pomonella) is a prolific moth that attacks apples and pears. The female lays 30 to 50 eggs, which she generally deposits from late April onwards, on the leaves of the affected trees (apple trees, pear trees), on stems or on fertilized flowers. The caterpillars then quickly penetrate the fruit before repeating the cycle 2 to 3 times a year.

How to use the Long Life Codling Moth pheromone for apples and pears?

Using gloves, place the 3-month long life codling moth pheromone for apples and pears in the pheromone trap of your choice (a funnel-type moth trap is recommended). Then place 1 trap every 200 m or 4 traps per hectare (for monitoring). Or 1 trap per apple tree on isolated trees.

Replace the pheromone after 3 months with a new one. The pheromone trap allows you to spot flights by capturing male moths, whose scent is reproduced by the pheromone. This way you know when to treat.

What to do if you catch codling moths in your pheromone trap?

When your trap gets 5 codling moths captured in 10 days, your harvest is compromised. Use the biological insecticide Solabiol 10 days later to treat, when the caterpillars have hatched. A natural insecticide can also be used. Also consider the anti-codling moth protective netting, which gives excellent results.

When to use the long-lasting codling moth pheromone for apples?

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