Codling Moth

Codling Moth larvae tunnel into developing fruits, leaving frass-filled holes. Multiple generations per season cause continuous damage. In India it is found only in Ladakh (Leh, Kargil), where it is under quarantine, with recent reports from Baramulla (Kashmir); it has not been found in Himachal Pradesh.

Small entry holes in fruit with oozing frass. Pinkish-white larva inside fruit. Premature fruit drop.

Remove infested fruits. Use pheromone traps. Harvest promptly. Maintain orchard sanitation.

Deploy mating disruption dispensers. Apply codling moth granulovirus. Use kaolin clay barrier.