Fall armyworm research, development and extension for horticulture

Updated: 21 April 2026

The average pheromone trap catches recorded 42.75 moths (count per trap in a week).
FAW counts from pheromone traps set up at the Bowen Research Facility have increased with the crop season. 

Updated: 31 March 2026

Various peak values have been recorded, most of which occur during the warm-weather season. Since the initiation of the trapping program, the highest number of male moths collected on traps was between January and February 2024.

Weekly moths catch: 67.3 / week

Updated: 14 April 2026

A pheromone trap baited with Pherolure was deployed at Tenthill, Lockyer Valley, in February 2025 during the sweet corn growing season.

Weekly moths catch: 328.2 / week

Updated: 1 May 2024

The highest moth catches were observed in March and April 2024, likely due to warmer weather and the primary growing season for host crops, which encouraged increased pest presence.