It's time to get you codling moth (apple and pear worm) traps out to start monitoring for the pest. Watch this video to learn how to organically control codling moths this year. Remember, they have multiple hatches, so there is no 1 time control, it takes diligence and repetition of multiple tactics to get the best results. Also, applying beneficial nematodes to the soil NOW can help parasitize codling moth larvae. Come see us at the #NorthEndOrganicNursery at 3777 W Chinden Blvd. in Garden City

We are urging Farmers to be keen on the following practices especially now during the main fruiting season to prevent any further probable losses. The False Codling Moth can be controlled through the following measures: 1.Field hygiene- frequent weeding near the trees, collection and proper disposal of any rotting material beneath the trees e.g., fallen fruits and maintenance pruning of the trees during the off season 2.Smoking- burning of Chili, Mexican Marigold (mubangi in Kikuyu) and tithonia

Codling moth can devastate an apple or pear crop. So how can you manage this fruit-loving pest? One of our resident gardening experts, Andrew Clark, shares a few techniques with Tasmania Saturday's Mel Bush Listen live to 936 ABC Radio Hobart on the ABC Listen app via the link in our bio #ABCRadioHobart #Gardening #Codlingmoth | ABC Hobart