What does CM stand for?

Fruit exporters in Washington, Oregon and California have been in negotiations with Japan for years to allow cherry imports without requiring the fruit to be fumigated for codling moth.

But a farming group warned that the restrictions would make it hard to use chemicals important for controlling serious pests, including codling moths and cherry fruit flies.

Newly hatched codling moths lay eggs on immature fruits throughout summer.

Use rainwater or recycled water Hang pheromone traps in apple trees to help reduce codling moth Harvest salad onions, salad leaves, beetroot and radishes as they mature Sow French, broad and runner beans, peas, squash, sweetcorn and outdoor cucumbers directly into prepared beds outside Divide hostas as they grow Liquid feed containerised plants every two to four weeks If you want to grow your own spring bedding for next year, many common choices need to be sown between May and July to flower next spring

Hang pheromone traps in apple trees to attract the codling moths that spoil fruit.

Knowing Your Enemy Keeping apple and pear orchards free from Codling Moth infestation is paramount to obtaining successful yields.

LA was perhaps most commonly applied in apple orchards, due to its excellent control of the codling moth, a major apple pest.

Trade secrets IF YOU are growing apples, then take precautions to prevent codling moth caterpillars from damaging your crop.