Fine-tuning the Decision Window
The Decision Window prediction is made by extrapolating 12-14 days from the date moths are consistently caught at each specific location in a county. The actual date of nut entry can be accelerated by warm temperatures occurring after that Decision Window date on the map is set. This is especially important if they are warmer than average night-time temperatures. The following web-site may allow you to quickly check for this condition in your area and compare it to what you are finding in relation to egg lay, hatch and nut entry. The link to weather information is to Dallas and you will have to enter your own location to get information on your local weather (not all areas may be served). http://www.wunderground.com/US/TX/Dallas.html