Pine processionary moth - Thaumetopoea pityocampa
Effective: April 22, 2016
Taxonomic Position: Lepidoptera : Notodontidae
Pest Type: Insects
Pest Code (NAPIS): ITBDANA
This pest is a member of the following surveys: Pine
These Approved Methods are appropriate for: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017
Survey
Approved Method(s)
Method |
Detail |
NAPIS Survey Method |
Trap |
101 - Large Plastic Delta Trap Kits, Orange |
3001 - General Trapping Procedure |
Trap |
102 - Large Plastic Delta Trap Kits, Red |
3001 - General Trapping Procedure |
Trap |
103 - Large Plastic Delta Trap Kits, White |
3001 - General Trapping Procedure |
Trap Spacing: When trapping for more than one species of moth, separate traps for different moth species by at least 20 meters (65 feet).
Approved Lure(s)
NAPIS Code |
Product |
Dispenser |
Effectiveness |
Compound(s) |
114 |
Thaumetopoea pityocampa Lure |
polyethylene vial |
182 days |
(Z)-13-hexadecen-11-ynyl acetate
|
Lure Attachment: Attaching lures to traps
IMPORTANT: Do not include lures for other target species in the trap when surveying for this target.
Lure Notes: 5/21/2020:
Do not puncture or open the polyethylene vial. The vial appears empty because the plastic is impregnated with the lure. Puncturing or opening the vial can affect the emission rate and reduce the length of efficacy. To attach to trap, wrap wire around the vial as pictured in the
Lure Attachment job aid.
Survey Recommendations
The following are recommendations for executing the survey using the approved methods for pest surveillance. The recommendations are developed through literature review and consultation with subject matter experts.