Pine processionary moth - Thaumetopoea pityocampa
EEffective: April 22, 2016
Taxonomic Position:
Lepidoptera : Notodontidae
Pest Type:
Insects
Pest Code (NAPIS):
ITBDANA
This pest is a member of the following lists:
These Approved Methods are appropriate for:
2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017
Major Hosts identified in the Host Matrix:
Pine
This list includes important economic or environmental hosts but does not represent all major hosts of the pest. Check CAPS pest datasheet for complete list of hosts.
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.
Survey
Approved Method(s):
Method |
Product Name / Instructions |
NAPIS Survey Method |
Trap |
101 - Large Plastic Delta Trap Kits, Orange
|
3001 - General Trapping Procedure |
Trap |
102 - Large Plastic Delta Trap Kits, Red
|
3001 - General Trapping Procedure |
Trap |
103 - Large Plastic Delta Trap Kits, White
|
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).
Approved Lure(s):
NAPIS Code |
Product Name |
Dispenser |
Effectiveness |
Compound(s) |
114 |
Thaumetopoea pityocampa Lure |
polyethylene vial |
182 days |
(Z)-13-hexadecen-11-ynyl acetate
|
Lure Placement:
Do not include lures for other target species in the trap when trapping for this target.
Lure Notes:
5/21/2020:
Do not puncture or open the polyethylene vial. The vial appears empty because the plastic is impregnated with the lure. Puncturing or opening the vial can affect the emission rate and reduce the length of efficacy. To attach to trap, wrap wire around the vial as pictured in the
Lure Attachment job aid.