Fall armyworm research, development and extension for horticulture
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FAW moth catches from pheromone traps
Bowen (North Queensland) FAW moth catches
Updated: 20 May, 2025
The average pheromone trap catches recorded 80.25 moths (count per trap in a week).
FAW counts from pheromone traps set up at Bowen Research Facility have increased to levels typical for this time of year.
Gatton (South East Queensland) FAW moth catches
Updated: 29 April, 2025
Various peak values have been recorded, with most occurring 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:26 / week
Tenthill (South East Queensland) FAW moth catches
Updated: 29 April, 2025
A pheromone trap baited with Pherolure was deployed at Tenthill, Lockyer Valley, in February 2025 during the sweet corn growing season.
Weekly male moth catch: 34 / week
East Gippsland (Victoria) FAW moth catches
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.
