The codling moth (Cydia pomonella) is the most important and most frequent pest in organic fruit growing. The larvae of the codling moth damage apples in particular and can cause considerable crop losses.

The confusion technique can be considered as an elementary component of codling moth control. The most important condition for successful control is a low initial population.

The pheromone confusion technique is a residue-free and beneficial insect-friendly method with high efficacy in large-scale cultivation and low infestation pressure.