How is Cydia pomonella or apple tree moth treated?

Cydia pomonella

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Fruit trees are plants that, unfortunately, can be affected by a wide variety of pests and diseases. One of the best known is that caused by Cydia pomonella or apple tree moth, which although it is not as harmful as others, it is advisable to be vigilant and control it to avoid problems.

So if you have this type of plants, this article interests you. Why? Because I am going to tell you what are the characteristics of this insect and, also, what you can do to treat it.

What is it?

The apple tree moth or carpocapsa, whose scientific name is cydia pompomella, is a moth native to Europe that has been introduced to America. The adult specimen is greyish in color with copper-colored stripes on the wings, and is about 17mm in size. The larvae hatch from eggs that the female lays on the leaves and fruits, and they have a black head with a golden body.

In general, it has two generations a year, but in areas where the climate is warm it can have up to three a year.

What are the symptoms and / or damages?

Apple tree moth larva

The larvae cause damage to the fruits, which are rendered useless. They enter them to feed, and then come out in winter to shove. Therefore, today it is considered one of the most dangerous pests, causing significant economic losses.

How is it controlled?

It is controlled with specific insecticides for sale for example here, and also codlemone which is the female sex pheromone that helps to know the size of the population. With kairomona they can be caught without problems.

As you can see, the apple tree moth can be an important pest, but knowing it and knowing how to treat it, it will not be very difficult for you to have plants in good health.


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