Heliothine Trap Counts, September 6, 2024

Bollworm trap catches were up sharply in many counties this week compared to last week. This was the first week since mid-July that any county averaged more than bollworm 100 moths/trap. Tobacco budworm trap catches were also up somewhat this week. Since many fields are matured past the stage where they are attractive to heliothine moths, those late-planted fields still susceptible to bollworm feeding will likely experience significant pressure and should be monitored closely.