False Codling Moth (FCM)

False codling moth (Thaumatotibia leucotreta) is one of the most dangerous pests in sub-Saharan Africa and is found in all citrus production areas in Southern Africa. How to recognise this pest and what crops are under the danger of infestation? How to detect FCM and what control measures to apply?

Researchers are always interested in False Codling Moth (FCM). In this article, we will list the available research on FCM for different crops and aspects of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

To assess pest presence of False Codling Moth on crops it is not enough to carry manual and visual scouting. Digital tool FCM Solution by Petiole Pro is developed to improve productivity and efficiency of FCM scouting to avoid production waste and profit loss due to this pest.