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Cotton Pests

Last Modified: Feb 4, 2021

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The role of PPQ's Cotton Pest Programs is to eradicate the boll weevil and pink bollworm from all cotton-producing areas of the U.S. and northern Mexico in cooperation with States, the cotton industry, and Mexico. The staff also provides technical assistance to facilitate the trade of U.S. cotton in international markets.

Pest Identification

Regulatory Updates

September 26, 2018: APHIS Lifts the Domestic Quarantine for Pink Bollworm (Pectinophora gossypiella) in Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas
March 19, 2014: APHIS Declares Eradication of Cotton Seed Bug (Oxycarenus Hyalinipennis) from Florida

Quarantine Information

2014 Pink Bollworm Eradication Update (June 23, 2015)
2014 Boll Weevil Eradication Update
Pink Bollworm Quarantine Map
Regulated Articles

Pest Management

Boll Weevil Resources

Contact:
Matthew Aubuchon
National Policy Manager
Email: Matthew.Aubuchon@usda.gov

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