The primary purpose of this agreement is to continue development of the cost-effective surveillance allocation tool (cesat) to enable cost-effective post-detection pest monitoring and management

The Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service awarded a $146,403.00 Cooperative Agreement on Aug 15, 2023 to the University of Maryland, College Park under the Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care (CFDA 10.025) federal grant program. The primary purpose of this agreement is to continue development of the Cost-Effective Surveillance Allocation Tool (CESAT) to enable cost-effective post-detection pest monitoring and management. CESAT can be used to highlight tradeoffs associated with potential survey and management strategies, identify cost-effective approaches for protecting agricultural resources, and support efficient use of public funds. The University of Maryland, College Park, a state-controlled institution of higher learning, will provide the research and development services to fulfill the grant objectives over the performance period ending on Aug 14, 2024.

Cesat can be used to highlight tradeoffs associated with potential survey and management strategies, identify cost-effective approaches for protecting agricultural resources, and support efficient use of public funds.