Codling moth control using CpGV—with and without mating disruption.
Author: Richard Hilton, Philip VanBuskirk
Published: 2005
Summary: The results of the replicated tests and the organic orchard demonstration plots show that the use of CpGV can provide a high level of codling moth control. When codling moth pressure is high, the use of CpGV does result in an increased level of stings relative to standard control measures, but many of these stings are superficial and are generally located in the calyx and do not represent economic injury. The use of mating disruption is probably not warranted when codling moth levels are extreme, however when codling moth levels are low then the use of mating disruption may be called for as a way to maintain codling moth at low levels, using additional treatments as necessary.
