APHIS Seeks Input on the Proposed Release ofApanteles opuntiarumfor Biological Control of the Cactus Moth (Cactoblastis cactorum)The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is reviewing a request to release Apanteles opuntiarum, a parasitoid wasp,to control the invasive cactus moth, Cactoblastis cactorum.
The cactus moth poses a serious threat to native Opuntiacactus species in the United States.APHIS has posted a summary of the request on the Stakeholder Consultation for Proposed Environmental Release of Novel Biological Control Agentsweb page for a 30-day public review period, ending on October 10, 2026.
We are requesting input on the potential release ofApanteles opuntiarumto control Cactoblastis cactorum.
Please submit scientific and technical information that can support APHIS’ decision making toppqbiocontrol@usda.govand include Apanteles opuntiarumin the subject line.
Any information received will be considered and may result in changes to the proposed release.
APHIS Seeks Input on the Proposed Release ofApanteles opuntiarumfor Biological Control of the Cactus Moth (Cactoblastis cactorum)The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is reviewing a request to release Apanteles opuntiarum, a parasitoid wasp,to control the invasive cactus moth, Cactoblastis cactorum.
The cactus moth poses a serious threat to native Opuntiacactus species in the United States.APHIS has posted a summary of the request on the Stakeholder Consultation for Proposed Environmental Release of Novel Biological Control Agentsweb page for a 30-day public review period, ending on October 10, 2026.
We are requesting input on the potential release ofApanteles opuntiarumto control Cactoblastis cactorum.
Please submit scientific and technical information that can support APHIS’ decision making toppqbiocontrol@usda.govand include Apanteles opuntiarumin the subject line.
Any information received will be considered and may result in changes to the proposed release.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is reviewing a request to release Apanteles opuntiarum, a parasitoid wasp,to control the invasive cactus moth, Cactoblastis cactorum.
The cactus moth poses a serious threat to native Opuntiacactus species in the United States.
APHIS has posted a summary of the request on the Stakeholder Consultation for Proposed Environmental Release of Novel Biological Control Agentsweb page for a 30-day public review period, ending on October 10, 2026.
We are requesting input on the potential release ofApanteles opuntiarumto control Cactoblastis cactorum.
Please submit scientific and technical information that can support APHIS’ decision making toppqbiocontrol@usda.govand include Apanteles opuntiarumin the subject line.
Any information received will be considered and may result in changes to the proposed release.
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