National Cotton Council of America
Beltwide Cotton Conferences
January 8-11, 2008
Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center
Nashville, Tennessee
The Cotton Foundation

Recorded Presentations

Thursday, January 10, 2008 - 5:45 PM

Progress Report and Over View of Pink Bollworm, Pectinophora gossypiella (Saunders), Eradication Activities in California

James F. Rudig and Daniel F. Keaveny. State of California Department of Food & Agriculture, 2895 N. Larkin Avenue, Suite A, Fresno, CA 93727

Southern California cotton growing regions were included into the pink bollworm Area-wide Eradication Program in 2007.  This area-wide approach may significantly affect the state’s major cotton growing area in the San Joaquin Valley.  California cotton growers have demonstrated strong support for area-wide management programs.  The CDFA has successfully controlled pink bollworm infestations for 40 years in the San Joaquin Valley.  The continued implementation of the area-wide eradication program is of critical importance to the entire California cotton industry.