The primary purpose of this agreement is to support the biological control program that targets invasive knotweeds in north carolina

Active Cooperative Agreement Awarded Last action

Award ID
AP26PPQFO000C184
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$28,000

Award facts

Assistance listing
10.031
Completion date 8% complete
Place of performance
North Carolina, USA

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Description

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Activities
Continue to rear aphalara itadori and associated host plants for field releases, focusing on the murakami strain. Survey previous release sites for establishment and monitor impacts on knotweed plants in the field. Continue to investigate the feasibility of combining biological control with herbicide treatments to manage knotweed. Deliverables and expected outcomes: at the end of this agreement, NC department of agriculture and consumer services (ncdacs) will have released a new more prolific strain of aphalara itadori in several study sites throughout north carolina. Ncdacs will continue to assess impact of psyllid releases on plant density and plant growth. Ncdacs also will continue to incorporate several release methods to enhance establishment of psyllids, and monitoring of plants and psyllids released inside field cages during 2026 will continue. Furthermore, ncdacs will have initiated investigations into the feasibility of coordinated biological and chemical controls of knotweeds at the same location, potentially enhancing the overall knotweed management program. Intended beneficiary(IES): the state's agricultural stakeholders, including producers, land managers, and members of the public. Subrecipient activities, if known or specified at the time of award: none. Large cost categories: personnel: 1 temp employee at $19/HR, 20/HRS/week for 880 HRS, plus temp fee and social security = $19,759. Travel: in and out of state travel = $5,500. Supplies: $2,741

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Who received award AP26PPQFO000C184?

AP26PPQFO000C184 was awarded to North Carolina Department Of Agriculture & Consumer Services by Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (Department of Agriculture) on September 30, 2026.

How much is award AP26PPQFO000C184 worth?

$28,000 has been obligated on AP26PPQFO000C184.

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