Codling moth in home apple and pear trees: What east Idaho growers should know

Codling moth in home apple and pear trees: What east Idaho growers should know

IDAHO FALLS — Codling moth (Cydia pomonella) remains one of the most persistent and destructive pests of homegrown apples and pears. Understanding how to identify it, how it develops through the season, and how to use degree day models and integrated pest management strategies can dramatically improve fruit quality for backyard growers. The most irritating thing about codling moths is that they are not even interested in the fleshy fruit. They w…