Mating disruption and thresholds for Codling Moth Question: “How does mating disruption affect trap counts and thresholds for spraying? What are the general thresholds for Codling moth with/without mating disruption? Are the … Read More codling moth, LBAM, light brown apple moth, mating disruption, OFM, oriental fruit moth, traps Pests
Published - 2 December 2020 By Marcel Veens (Marcel Veens Horticulture Advisor Pty Ltd) What’s the ideal time to spray to control LBAM? Some orchards spray for light brown apple moth (LBAM) very early in the season – often when they catch the first LBAM. However the ideal time … Read More LBAM, light brown apple moth Home, Pests
Published - 12 November 2020 By Emily Crawford (Agriculture Victoria) Have you seen LBAM recently? If you have seen LBAM (larvae or adults) in the field our research team at Agriculture Victoria are very keen to hear from you. As part … Read More LBAM, Light Brown Apple Moth (LBAM) Home, Pests
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 … Read More beneficial predators, codling moth, earwigs, LBAM, wooly aphid Beneficials, Pests
Published - 6 February 2020 By Alison Mathews (DPIRD WA) Western fruit moth or light brown apple moth Pheromone traps are commonly used to monitor for lightbrown apple moth (LBAM). In Western Australia another species, western fruit moth (WFM), occurs. While these species … Read More LBAM, light brown apple moth, Western Australia, western fruit moth(WFM) Pests
