Develop and release a natural biological control insect that attacks the invasive cactus moth, a destructive pest damaging native and cultivated cactus plants in the southern united states

Active Cooperative Agreement Awarded Last action

Award ID
AP26PPQST00C071
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$160,114

Award facts

Assistance listing
10.031
Completion date 16% complete
Place of performance
Florida, USA

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About this award

The Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service awarded a $160,114 Cooperative Agreement to the Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Florida on September 1, 2026, to develop and release a natural biological control insect that attacks the invasive cactus moth, a destructive pest damaging native and cultivated cactus plants in the Southern United States. The work will reduce long-term damage to cactus ecosystems, protect specialty crop production, and provide a sustainable control option for affected states. Performance occurs in Florida and runs through August 31, 2027.

Description

This work will help reduce long-term damage to cactus ecosystems, protect specialty crop production, and provide a sustainable control option for affected states.

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Who received award AP26PPQST00C071?

AP26PPQST00C071 was awarded to Department Of Agriculture & Consumer Services Florida by Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (Department of Agriculture) on September 1, 2026.

How much is award AP26PPQST00C071 worth?

$160,114 has been obligated on AP26PPQST00C071.

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