codling moth traps

[acreman]

hi everyone,this is my first question so treat me gentle.I've planted 17 different fruit trees last autumn and wonder if i need to use the various moth traps on the market as this is there first year,iknow they probably wont fruit for about 2 years,i just wondered if i need to or not,any advice gratefully received,thanks

[Hai_hula]

Hi I've just planted 2 years old fruit trees and the advice I was given is not to use the traps until the trees start fruiting. The moths burrow into the fruit and so if there is no fruit there is no problem. Good luck with your trees!