Fall armyworm research, development and extension for horticulture
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Webinar: Strengthening Insecticide Resistance Management for Fall Armyworm Across the Region
How are industries around the world managing insecticide resistance in fall armyworm?
Three experts from the US and Indonesia shared their knowledge and experience of managing FAW insecticide resistance with Australian industries and researchers at a webinar in December.
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FAW moth catches from pheromone traps
Bowen (North Queensland) FAW moth catches
Updated: 12 May 2026
The average pheromone trap catches recorded 112.75 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.
Gatton (South East Queensland) FAW moth catches
Updated: 5 May 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: 3 / week
Tenthill (South East Queensland) FAW moth catches
Updated: 5 May 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: 118 / week
