1. Award purpose: the primary objective is to conduct a survey for the tomato leafminer, phthorimea absoluta and old world bollworm, helicoverpa armigera, which are both category 1 (high impact) pests…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) awarded a $203,196 Cooperative Agreement to the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services on September 15, 2024. The primary objective of this 12-month award under CFDA 10.025 (Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care) is to conduct a survey for the Tomato Leafminer (Phthorimaea absoluta) and Old World Bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera), which are both designated as high-impact exotic pests. The Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, a U.S. state government entity, will perform this pest survey work across the state of Florida to support APHIS's efforts to protect U.S. agriculture from economically damaging plant and animal diseases and pests.

1. Award purpose: the primary objective is to conduct a survey for the tomato leafminer, phthorimea absoluta and old world bollworm, helicoverpa armigera, which are both category 1 (high impact) pests on the 2024 objective prioritization of exotic pests