Pink bollworm - Pectinophora gossypiella
EEffective: November 9, 2011 - December 31, 2022
Taxonomic Position:
Lepidoptera : Gelechiidae
Pest Type:
Insects
Pest Code (NAPIS):
ITAMAOA
This pest is a member of the following lists:
These Approved Methods are appropriate for:
2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
Human and Animal Pathogens Transmitted:
Not known to transmit any human or animal pathogens.
Plant Pathogens and Organisms Vectored:
Not known to vector any pathogens or other associated organisms but damage may lead to invasion by secondary pests. Exit holes can predispose the cotton bolls to fungal infections by Aspergillus flavus.
Survey
Approved Method(s):
Method |
Product Name / Instructions |
NAPIS Survey Method |
Trap |
17 - Paper Delta Trap, 3 sticky sides, Orange
|
3001 - General Trapping Procedure |
Trap Spacing and Placement: When trapping for more than one species of moth, separate traps for different moth species by at least 20 meters (65 feet).
Method Notes:
Before planning a pink bollworm survey it is IMPERATIVE that you contact your PPQ Regional Cotton Program Manager to determine if your state should survey for this pest. CAPS surveys should NOT be conducted in states that are part of the PPQ Pink Bollworm eradication program (AZ, CA, NM, and TX). In addition, some cotton-producing states have wet climates that are not conducive to pink bollworm development.
Approved Lure(s):
NAPIS Code |
Product Name |
Dispenser |
Effectiveness |
Compound(s) |
52 |
Pink Bollworm Lure |
rubber septum |
14 days |
|
Lure Placement:
Do not include lures for other target species in the trap when trapping for this target.
Lure Notes:
Lures should be changed every 2 weeks. The PPQ Cotton Program changes the lures on a weekly basis; however, every 2 weeks is acceptable for CAPS. In excessively dusty conditions, lures should be changed weekly as moth specimens may be too dusty to properly identify.
Identification
ID/Diagnostic: Morphological
Morphological. Samples are screened for the presence of pink bollworm. Level 1 screening for this pest requires experience working with Lepidoptera in sticky traps. See the CAPS Cotton Commodity-based Survey Reference for a list of characters to use for Level 1 screening. Suspect pink bollworm specimens should then be forwarded to the designated identifier. See the CAPS Cotton Commodity-based Survey Reference for contact information.
Mistaken Identities:
Similar-looking moths found in the United States: Epilechia catalinella, Gelechia sp., Ofatulena duodecemstriata, Platyedra subcinerea, and Pyroderces rileyi.
Not present in the continental United States: Pectinorpha scutigera and P. endema.