Integrated Pest Management of Codling Moth in Apple and Pear Orchards

Codling moth is a common pest in apple and pear orchards throughout the Pacific Northwest, but it can be managed using a robust Integrated Pest Management program. WSU’s Dr. Betsy Beers will join the WSU Regional Small Farms Program for an evening online presentation to discuss codling moth in western WA. Dr. Beers is an Extension Entomologist based at the WSU Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center in Wenatchee, where she works on addressing orchard pest problems across the state.

Event highlights:

• The lifecycle and habits of the moth
• How to approach management using IPM principles and tools
• Use of pheromone traps
• How to monitor growing degree days to get the best results

Date: Monday August 10th, 2026
Time: 6pm-7pm
Location: Zoom webinar
Speaker: Dr. Betsy Beers
Audience: Farmers, commercial growers, producers, small acreage landowners.

Registration details. 

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