California Agriculture (May 1993)

Codling moth, navel orangeworm studies show knowing location of pests in walnuts should help disrupt mating, egg laying

  • G Sibbett,
  • D Flaherty,
  • K Kelley,
  • R Rice,
  • J Dibble

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 47, no. 3

Abstract

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In flight, codling moths prefer upper tree strata, whereas navel orangeworm oviposition is more evenly distributed throughout the tree. Pest monitoring and pheromone placement for mating disruption should recognize the vertical distribution of these insects in walnut trees.