UNITED STATES / UNITED STATES / MEXICO PINK MEXICO PINK BOLLWORM BOLLWORM

ERADICATION PROGRAMERADICATION PROGRAM

UNITED STATES / UNITED STATES / MEXICO PINK MEXICO PINK BOLLWORM BOLLWORM

ERADICATION PROGRAMERADICATION PROGRAM

PBW PROGRAM IS BEING CONDUCTED ACCORDING

TO OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES ESTABLISHED BY THE NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL PINK BOLLWORM ACTION COMMITTEE AND

AN INTERNATIONAL TECHNICAL ADVISORY

COMMITTEE.

TexasTexas

New MexicoNew MexicoArizonaArizonaCaliforniaCalifornia

SonoraSonora

Baja California

Baja California

ChihuahuaChihuahua

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III

Containment/Suppression

Bi-Lateral PlanBi-Lateral PlanBi-Lateral PlanBi-Lateral Plan

Pink Bollworm Eradication Plan in the U.S.Pink Bollworm Eradication Plan in the U.S.Pink Bollworm Eradication Plan in the U.S.Pink Bollworm Eradication Plan in the U.S.

1. Mapping (GPS)1. Mapping (GPS)1. Mapping (GPS)1. Mapping (GPS)

Pink Bollworm Eradication Plan in the U.S.Pink Bollworm Eradication Plan in the U.S.Pink Bollworm Eradication Plan in the U.S.Pink Bollworm Eradication Plan in the U.S.

1.1. Field LocationsField Locations

2.2. AcreageAcreage

3.3. Cotton TypesCotton Types (Bt vs. Non-Bt)(Bt vs. Non-Bt)

ELISA testELISA test

1.1. Field LocationsField Locations

2.2. AcreageAcreage

3.3. Cotton TypesCotton Types (Bt vs. Non-Bt)(Bt vs. Non-Bt)

ELISA testELISA test

2. Detection2. Detection2. Detection2. Detection

Pink Bollworm Eradication Plan in the U.S.Pink Bollworm Eradication Plan in the U.S.Pink Bollworm Eradication Plan in the U.S.Pink Bollworm Eradication Plan in the U.S.

TrapTrap….……………Standard delta….……………Standard delta

DensityDensity……….Variable-based on ……….Variable-based on cotton type; guidelines cotton type; guidelines

DataData…………..Downloaded via…………..Downloaded via bar code scanners bar code scanners

TrapTrap….……………Standard delta….……………Standard delta

DensityDensity……….Variable-based on ……….Variable-based on cotton type; guidelines cotton type; guidelines

DataData…………..Downloaded via…………..Downloaded via bar code scanners bar code scanners

3. Control3. Control3. Control3. Control

Pink Bollworm Eradication Plan in the U.S.Pink Bollworm Eradication Plan in the U.S.Pink Bollworm Eradication Plan in the U.S.Pink Bollworm Eradication Plan in the U.S.

• Cultural PracticesCultural Practices

• Bt Transgenic CottonBt Transgenic Cotton

• Mating Disruption (Pheromone)Mating Disruption (Pheromone)

• Sterile PBW Moth ReleasesSterile PBW Moth Releases

• Limited InsecticideLimited Insecticide

• Cultural PracticesCultural Practices

• Bt Transgenic CottonBt Transgenic Cotton

• Mating Disruption (Pheromone)Mating Disruption (Pheromone)

• Sterile PBW Moth ReleasesSterile PBW Moth Releases

• Limited InsecticideLimited Insecticide

3. Control3. Control3. Control3. Control

Pink Bollworm Eradication Plan in the U.S.Pink Bollworm Eradication Plan in the U.S.Pink Bollworm Eradication Plan in the U.S.Pink Bollworm Eradication Plan in the U.S.

• Cultural Practices Cultural Practices

• Bt Transgenic CottonBt Transgenic Cotton

• Mating Disruption (Pheromone)Mating Disruption (Pheromone)

• Sterile PBW Moth ReleasesSterile PBW Moth Releases

• Limited InsecticideLimited Insecticide

• Cultural Practices Cultural Practices

• Bt Transgenic CottonBt Transgenic Cotton

• Mating Disruption (Pheromone)Mating Disruption (Pheromone)

• Sterile PBW Moth ReleasesSterile PBW Moth Releases

• Limited InsecticideLimited Insecticide1.1. Uniform Planting & HarvestingUniform Planting & Harvesting

2.2. Timely Stalk DestructionTimely Stalk Destruction

3.3. Burial of Crop ResiduesBurial of Crop Residues

1.1. Uniform Planting & HarvestingUniform Planting & Harvesting

2.2. Timely Stalk DestructionTimely Stalk Destruction

3.3. Burial of Crop ResiduesBurial of Crop Residues

3. Control3. Control3. Control3. Control

Pink Bollworm Eradication Plan in the U.S.Pink Bollworm Eradication Plan in the U.S.Pink Bollworm Eradication Plan in the U.S.Pink Bollworm Eradication Plan in the U.S.

• Cultural PracticesCultural Practices

• Bt Transgenic CottonBt Transgenic Cotton

• Mating Disruption (Pheromone)Mating Disruption (Pheromone)

• Sterile PBW Moth ReleasesSterile PBW Moth Releases

• Limited InsecticideLimited Insecticide

• Cultural PracticesCultural Practices

• Bt Transgenic CottonBt Transgenic Cotton

• Mating Disruption (Pheromone)Mating Disruption (Pheromone)

• Sterile PBW Moth ReleasesSterile PBW Moth Releases

• Limited InsecticideLimited Insecticide 1.1. Highly EncouragedHighly Encouraged

2.2. Monitor for ResistanceMonitor for Resistance

3.3. EPA’s Refuge RequirementsEPA’s Refuge Requirements

1.1. Highly EncouragedHighly Encouraged

2.2. Monitor for ResistanceMonitor for Resistance

3.3. EPA’s Refuge RequirementsEPA’s Refuge Requirements

3. Control3. Control3. Control3. Control

Pink Bollworm Eradication Plan in the U.S.Pink Bollworm Eradication Plan in the U.S.Pink Bollworm Eradication Plan in the U.S.Pink Bollworm Eradication Plan in the U.S.

• Cultural PracticesCultural Practices

• Bt Transgenic CottonBt Transgenic Cotton

• Mating Disruption (Pheromone)Mating Disruption (Pheromone)

• Sterile PBW Moth ReleasesSterile PBW Moth Releases

• Limited InsecticideLimited Insecticide

• Cultural PracticesCultural Practices

• Bt Transgenic CottonBt Transgenic Cotton

• Mating Disruption (Pheromone)Mating Disruption (Pheromone)

• Sterile PBW Moth ReleasesSterile PBW Moth Releases

• Limited InsecticideLimited Insecticide

1.1. Hand-Applied High RateHand-Applied High Rate

2.2. Sprayable FormulationsSprayable Formulations1.1. Hand-Applied High RateHand-Applied High Rate

2.2. Sprayable FormulationsSprayable Formulations

3. Control3. Control3. Control3. Control

Pink Bollworm Eradication Plan in the U.S.Pink Bollworm Eradication Plan in the U.S.Pink Bollworm Eradication Plan in the U.S.Pink Bollworm Eradication Plan in the U.S.

• Cultural PracticesCultural Practices

• Bt Transgenic CottonBt Transgenic Cotton

• Mating Disruption (Pheromone)Mating Disruption (Pheromone)

• Sterile PBW Moth ReleasesSterile PBW Moth Releases

• Limited InsecticideLimited Insecticide

• Cultural PracticesCultural Practices

• Bt Transgenic CottonBt Transgenic Cotton

• Mating Disruption (Pheromone)Mating Disruption (Pheromone)

• Sterile PBW Moth ReleasesSterile PBW Moth Releases

• Limited InsecticideLimited Insecticide

200 moths per acre/day200 moths per acre/day

3. Control3. Control3. Control3. Control

Pink Bollworm Eradication Plan in the U.S.Pink Bollworm Eradication Plan in the U.S.Pink Bollworm Eradication Plan in the U.S.Pink Bollworm Eradication Plan in the U.S.

• Cultural PracticesCultural Practices

• Bt Transgenic CottonBt Transgenic Cotton

• Mating Disruption (Pheromone)Mating Disruption (Pheromone)

• Sterile PBW Moth ReleasesSterile PBW Moth Releases

• Limited InsecticideLimited Insecticide

• Cultural PracticesCultural Practices

• Bt Transgenic CottonBt Transgenic Cotton

• Mating Disruption (Pheromone)Mating Disruption (Pheromone)

• Sterile PBW Moth ReleasesSterile PBW Moth Releases

• Limited InsecticideLimited Insecticide

Only w/ Larval InfestationsOnly w/ Larval Infestations

AREASAREAS

AREA 1

AREA 2

AREA 3

ARIZONA WILL BE DIVIDED INTO TREATMENT

AREAS – PROGRAM WILL

MOVE PROGRESSIVELY FROM EAST TO

WEST

ARIZONA WILL BE DIVIDED INTO TREATMENT

AREAS – PROGRAM WILL

MOVE PROGRESSIVELY FROM EAST TO

WEST