Codling moth

Earwigs, ants, and spiders eat codling moth their eggs, and larvae.

Growing suitable plants under your patio apple as a pollen and nectar source helps to maintain a population of beneficial insects.

A good choice for the home gardener is to bag the fruit. Use either waxed paper bags or cloth bags with a drawstring.

Bags should be placed over the fruit while it is small, Bags should be removed before harvesting to allow the fruit to develop a stronger colour.

A big advantage of bagging is it helps deal with bird and animal problems as well.

We recommend that you consult your local nursery for more advise on controlling codling moth .