Codling moth control in organic fruit production

The codling moth (Cydia pomonella) is the primary pest in organic fruit production, affecting pear, quince, rowan, medlar, walnut, and kaki. Control requires integrated methods: mating disruption with pheromone dispensers (passive and aerosol), CpGV virus application during twilight for mild infestations, spinosad (max three applications/year), Alt'Carpo netting for physical exclusion, and Steinernema feltiae nematodes applied when soil temperatures ≥10°C for ≥3 hours. Recommended for orchards with strict pest management needs. Published 2022 by Laimburg Research Centre (Italy), part of the Biofruitnet project on the Organic Farm Knowledge platform.