The codling moth or (especially Australia [1]) codlin moth (Cydia pomonella) is a member of the Lepidopteran family Tortricidae. They are major pests to agricultural crops, mainly fruits such as …

Codling moth originated in Asia Minor but has been a principal pest of apple and pear in North America for more than 200 years. With the exception of Japan and part of mainland Asia, it is found wherever …

Dec 2, 2025 · Codling moth damages commercial orchard harvests every year. If you're growing apples, learn how to handle infestations in this guide.

Codling moth (Cydia pomonella) feeds inside apples, which makes the fruit unsuitable for eating. It is common in southeastern and central Minnesota, particularly in places where commercial orchards …

Codling moth is the most important insect pest of apple and pears in North America. Damage is done by the larvae, which are cream-colored caterpillars that tunnel fruit and produce ‘wormy’ apples (Figure 1).

Codling moth (CM) is a common insect pest of NY orchards, native to Eurasia, whose larvae consume the fruit of various host plants, such as apple, pear, quince, hawthorne, crabapple, and walnut.

Apr 22, 2025 · A codling moth goes through several stages in its life cycle. If you're trying to prevent damage to apples and other fruit, it helps to know when adults and larvae are active.

Sep 6, 2025 · The codling moth is a small moth whose larval stage causes significant fruit damage in many temperate fruit growing regions. It is named for its habit of boring into the core of fruit such as …

Codling moth control requires constant vigilance and focus on the fundamentals. There are no silver bullets for this pest, so all available control tactics must be used effectively year after year to avoid …

Damage sometimes can be differentiated by the fact that lesser appleworm makes superficial tunnels under the surface of the fruit; codling moth, as contrasted with G. molesta, tends to damage the …