This trap for codlin grubs are two, three, or more thin pieces of board that are twelve to twenty inches long and two to four inches wide with a screw through the center. Slips of wood are inserted between the board to keep them open so the grubs can enter. This was invented in the United States.

Apple or Codlin Grub Trap

This trap for codlin grubs are two, three, or more thin pieces of board that are twelve to twenty inches…

The codlin moth belongs to the tortricina, or leaf roller moths. The moths are very small.

Codlin Moth

The codlin moth belongs to the tortricina, or leaf roller moths. The moths are very small.

Apples are prone to infestation by the codlin moth during the month of May. The moth lays its eggs in the leaves of the young apple. The caterpillar gnaws its way down the fruit.

Codlin Moth and Grub in an Apple

Apples are prone to infestation by the codlin moth during the month of May. The moth lays its eggs in…

Illustrated are the four stages in an insects' life: egg, larva, pupa, imago. The insect pictured is the codlin moth.

Insect Life Stages

Illustrated are the four stages in an insects' life: egg, larva, pupa, imago. The insect pictured is…

Caterpillar, larvae of the moth and butterfly, are harmful to plants. These caterpillars sucker feet on the hinder rings of the body.

Codlin Moth and Grub

Caterpillar, larvae of the moth and butterfly, are harmful to plants. These caterpillars sucker feet…