Western Bean Cutworm Trap Participants Still Needed

We have received funding from the OCPA and OWBP to establish a trapping network for western bean cutworm this year in Ontario. We have some names already of those who are willing to put up and maintain a trap on their farm or client's farm. But we are still looking for more volunteers. We will supply the trap and pheromone lures. You just need to promise to put the trap up at the end of June, monitor it regularly until the end of August and send us the number of western bean cutworm moths you find in your trap each week, either via email, online through our trap website (available soon) or by fax. We will also supply participants with a booklet and access to a collection of recorded presentations online to help you understand how to properly maintain your trap, identify western bean cutworm moths and report your results to the trap network.

Anyone still interested in participating should contact the Ontario Western Bean Cutworm Trapping Network at WBCtrapnetwork@gmail.com or phone Tracey Baute at 519-674-1696.