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Topic: codling moth

Published - 28 November 2022
By Mark Hincksman. Written by Greg Lefoe (Senior Research Scientist, Agriculture Victoria)

Advances in the biological control of codling moth in Australia

A newly imported Mastrus ridens colony may hold the key to future successful establishment of this parasitic wasp, an important biological control tool in the long-term management …
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biocontrol agent, codling moth, IPDM, Mastrus ridens

Beneficials

Published - 26 November 2020
By David Williams (Agriculture Victoria)

Is Granulosis virus effective in controlling CM?

Granulosis virus is widely used by organic growers to control Codling Moth (CM) and increasingly orchardists are using it to reduce pesticide use.
It does …
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codling moth, granulosis virus

Pests

Published - 25 November 2020
By David Williams (Agriculture Victoria)

Apple and Pear IPDM Factsheet – Codling Moth

To download the below information in a printable pdf format click on IPDM Factsheet – Codling Moth
IPDM Quick Facts

Orchard hygiene is a critical component of …
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codling moth

Factsheets, Useful Tools

Published - 17 October 2020
By David Williams (Agriculture Victoria)

Codling Moth emergence

Codling moth larvae will be breaking diapause, pupating and then emerging as adult moths over the next few months. It is important to note that …
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codling moth, codling moth emergence

Pests

Published - 15 October 2020
By David Williams (Agriculture Victoria)

Biofix and spray predictions

Understanding biofix and 1st and 2nd generation spray dates is key to controlling Codling Moth (CM) and Light Brown Apple Moth (LBAM). Here we look …
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biofix, codling moth, light brown apple moth, spray predictions

Pests, Resources

Published - 17 June 2020
By Russell Fox (IK Caldwell) and Emily Crawford (Agriculture Victoria)

Codling Moth biofix and phenology model

IPM expert Russell Fox discusses trapping for Codling Moth, biofix and the Codling Moth phenology model.

Further Information:
Also see Russell discussing Codling Moth trapping and mating …
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biofix, codling moth, codling moth emergence

Pests

Published - 17 June 2020
By Russell Fox (I.K. Caldwell) and Emily Crawford (Agriculture Victoria)

Trapping Codling Moth and mating disruption

Russel Fox outlines how to trap codling moth and discusses lures, traps and mating disruption in the below video.

Further Information:
Also see Russell discussing Codling Moth …
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biofix, codling moth, codling moth traps and lures, mating disruption

Home, Pests

Published - 20 May 2020
By David Williams (Agriculture Victoria)

How does mating disruption affect trap counts and thresholds for spraying?

This Autumn the following question was posed to our Community of Practice: How does mating disruption affect trap counts and thresholds for spraying? What are …
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codling moth, Light Brown Apple Moth (LBAM), mating disruption, oriental fruit moth (OFM)

Pests

Published - 11 March 2020
By Emily Crawford (Agriculture Victoria)

Controlling codling moth with parasitoid wasp

David Williams summarises the findings from his research project on the parasitoid wasp Mastrus ridens as a biocontrol agent for codling moth:

Further information:
See our other …
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codling moth, mastrus wasp, parasitoid wasp

Beneficials

Published - 20 February 2020
By Dr Stephen Quarrell (University of Tasmania)

Earwigs: ugly critters we should learn to love

Earwigs, everyone knows them, but most people hate them. That said, they are probably one of the best predators in your orchard!
Why are they so …
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beneficial predators, codling moth, earwigs, LBAM, wooly aphid

Beneficials, Pests