Codling moths (Cydia pomonella) are a major pest of apples, pears, walnuts, and quince trees that can easily destroy a whole crop. While control of these ravenous pests can be challenging, there are clear methods that work. We recommend the use of more than one method. Check out our codling moth control page for more information and to view our relative products.
Adult codling moths (the actual moths) do not damage plants; the damage is caused by their larvae (the caterpillars). Adult females lay their eggs on fruit, nuts, leaves, or spurs. Once the larvae hatches, they begin tunneling into the fruiting bodies of the plant, which renders the fruit unsightly and unsellable. These larvae, when left uncontrolled, can infest up to 90% of available fruit. It's not easy to control caterpillars, but we have many excellent products that get the job done.
If you chose to address these pests in their larval stage and were completely successful, you will not see any adult moths. But it can be hard to know how successful your efforts were, so you should add traps to your control protocol.
The Monterey Codling Moth Trap & Lure contains two sticky traps and two pheromone lures. These lures entice the male adult moths as they gather to mate. Once they get close enough they are caught on the sticky trap. This prevents them from mating and helps to break the reproductive cycle of the pest. Traps will help you monitor the pest population and allow you to decide whether further controls are warranted.
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This Product Controls These Pests or Diseases: For us against Codling Moth (Cydia pomonella) on orchard crops such as Apples (Malus pumila), Pears (Pyrus spp.), Quince (Cydonia oblonga), and English Walnuts (Juglans regia).
Use Instructions:
Place traps in trees in early spring, 1 or 2 weeks before bud break.
- Attach hanger. Grasp trap by top and bottom flaps.
- Pull apart to form trap. Be careful to not touch the glue on the trap. In case of contact, remove glue with vegetable oil.
- Open lure packet; placed one lure on the inside upper surface of the trap. Be careful to not touch the attractant.
- Place the trap 1-2 feet inside the canopy of your fruit or nut tree.
- Check for moths every 2-3 days and apply appropriate treatments to control moths.
Recycle or dispose of traps when full on insects, or at least every 4 weeks. There are illustrated assembly instructions on the label.
Storage: Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal. Store in a cool, dry place. Do not open until ready to use.
Cannot Be Shipped To: KY,LA,NM,OK
What's In The Package: 2 Traps & 2 Lures
Warning & Toxicities: Keep out of reach of children and pets. Avoid contact of sticky surface with skin, eyes or clothing. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, or using tobacco. If irritation occurs, seek medical attention.
