They are also predators of codling moth larvae. This species is of interest as a potential biological control agent of the codling moth. "Beauveria bassiana" is a parasite to the caterpillar and pupae of the codling moth. Fruits attacked by the codling moth caterpillars have developed methods of resisting the caterpillars. Prevention is the preferred practice when dealing with the false codling moth. They are predators of codling moth larvae, and also of fall webworm. "M. ridibundus"'s ability to control codling moth populations. The codling moth caterpillar eats apples and pears. Genome C is also less pathogenic to codling moth neonates compared to other genome types. All stages of fruit development of citrus are susceptible to a false codling moth infestation. Predators of the codling moth are mostly birds, accounting for nearly 80% of caterpillar killings. The false codling moth is adapted for warm climate survival. Fuzziness of the fruit has also been observed to deter codling moth caterpillars. The establishment of a false codling moth population results in increased pesticide usage. The false codling moth presents a problem to the citrus industry.