Pink Bollworm (PBW)
Pectinophora gossypiella

Pink Bollworm (PBW) (Pectinophora gossypiella) is an insect pest of cotton bolls. It is a native of India and was first detected in Texas in 1917.

The pink bollworm damages cotton bolls and provides an entry for other cotton diseases.

Visit the Cotton Pests - Pink Bollworm program page for more information about this pest.

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News

02/20/2012 - Cotton Farmers Secret Weapon
05/25/2011 - Pink Bollworm Rearing Facility Visit USDA Blog
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