Sustainable Apple Pest Control: Pheromone Traps Outsmart Codling Moths

Apple Orchard Pest Control: Using Pheromone Traps for Effective Codling Moth Management Grodno Region, Belarus – A Belarusian gardener, known online as intensive_gardening, recently shared a video demonstrating a sustainable approach to controlling codling moths in apple orchards. The method centers around using pheromone traps to monitor moth populations before resorting to insecticide treatments. This is a significant departure from traditional, potentially harmful, blanket spraying methods. "You can do 50 insecticide treatments," intensive_gardening explains in the video, "but you'll never win against this pest unless you know when it arrives." His video shows how to install pheromone traps, which attract male moths. Once a significant number of moths are trapped, it signals the need for targeted insecticide application. This approach minimizes the use of harmful chemicals, protecting both the environment and consumers. The video's practical demonstration and focus on environmentally friendly pest control make it a valuable resource for home gardeners and commercial orchards alike.