The primary purpose of this project is to support efforts of USDA-aphis and other collaborating agencies, to detect populations of old world bollworm in a manner that allows accomplishment of agency…

The primary purpose of this project is to support efforts of USDA-aphis and other collaborating agencies, to detect populations of old world bollworm in a manner that allows accomplishment of agency goals related to the protection of american agricultural and natural resources. Activities to be performed: the recipient of this agreement will set up and monitor field tests in georgia USA to test attractancy of native h. ZEA to various blends of pheromone and recently identified antagonist components. Deliverables and expected outcomes: the agreement should result in three separate lure blends which should capture h. ZEA, h. Armigera armigera and h. Armigera conferta. This should prevent by-catch of these closely related pest species and accurately determine the presence of h. Armigera species in the united states. Intended beneficiary(IES): the results of this research will greatly benefit USDA-aphis and other collaborating agencies who need to survey and plan regulatory / containment decisions for this important moth species.