Codling Moth Monitoring Traps
Do you live in an area that gets apple codling moths? Then it’s crucial to know when they are active in the area. The best way to accomplish this is by purchasing and hanging codling moth monitoring traps.
You can find apple codling moth traps at a large, well-stocked garden centers. If you live in the Spokane area, try Northwest Seed & Pet. Or you can locate them online.
The purpose of the traps is not to kill the moths. That said, the ones that do get caught die. Instead, the traps help you be aware that they’re active. Because once you see them, it’s time to move to the next stage of controlling them.
As you can see by the photo, the apple codling moths monitoring traps are made from a waxy paper. You hang them in a tree (or trees) within your orchard, or in your apple tree(s).
The traps contain a pheromone (sex hormone) that attracts the adult moths. When they fly into the trap, hoping to find females, they get caught in a sticky substance. Take that, you nasty little bugs!
Be sure to monitor your traps daily. As soon as you identify codling moths in them, it’s time to act! Be aware that other types of insects can get caught, too.
Looking for more information on the control of apple codling moths? Please refer to my blog post on Growing apples organically – 2017. It contains our complete control routine.