Codling Moth Task Force

close up of a red apple with multiple black ringed holes indicative of codling moth damage

Mach 9, 2021

Codling Moth Task Force

Codling moth has been the key pest of pome fruits across the growing regions of Washington and Oregon for over 100 years. During that time, pest management programs regularly evolved as key pesticides were phased out and new technology was incorporated. As we continue to adapt new tools and tactics, there is a need to synthesize and evaluate past and current codling moth research and management recommendations, and to communicate that information to stakeholders. The Codling Moth Task Force was created to take the lead in this issue.

Nottingham, L,, C. Adams, E. Beers, M. Doerr, and D. Epstein. 2021. New task force tackles codling moth.  Good Fruit Grower Magazine, March 1, 2021. https://www.goodfruit.com/new-task-force-tackles-codling-moth/