During the previous season, just one moth had been caught in the traps in December 1999. Mr Trend said his experience with the codling moth eradication campaign stood him in good stead recently, when he worked in the UK with the Foot and Mouth Eradication Campaign. Apple and Pear Council Chairman Henry Jarvis said the restoration of area freedom had come at a good time. With increasing global competition, more and more WA growers are also coming to realise the benefits that area freedom from codling moth and apple scab will provide. But Mr Jarvis stressed that continued vigilance was required to prevent the reintroduction of codling moth.
Early detection means that eradication can be carried out at a lower cost to all parties.
Click on the image for a larger view Codling Moth Eradication Campaign manager Bill Trend inspects the last trap at an orchard near Dwellingup. Electronic jpg photographs available on request. Click on the image for a larger view Caption Electronic jpg photographs available on request.