aPhinity BHBW ®

Targeted Black-Headed Budworm Detection and Monitoring

aPhinity BHBW is a pheromone-based monitoring lure developed to support the detection and population tracking of Black-Headed Budworm (Acleris variana) in forested environments. Designed for forestry professionals, researchers, and forest health programs, it provides a reliable tool for monitoring population activity and supporting informed management decisions.

The lure emits a species-specific female sex pheromone that attracts adult male moths into monitoring traps. By enabling early detection and ongoing surveillance, it helps improve monitoring programs and supports proactive forest management strategies.

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Product Facts

Target Species
Black-Headed Budworm (Acleris variana)

Application Timing
Deploy from mid-June through late September, depending on local environmental conditions.

Mode of Action
Uses a synthetic female sex pheromone to attract male moths into traps for detection and population monitoring.

Active Ingredient
Species-specific female sex pheromone blend.

Storage and Shelf Life
Store at -18°C and use within one year of the date of manufacture.

Country of Manufacture
Canada

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Key Product Benefits

Species-Specific Attraction

Uses a targeted pheromone blend to attract male Black-Headed Budworm moths while minimizing non-target captures.

Supports Outbreak Assessment

Provides valuable monitoring data to help evaluate population trends and potential outbreak risk.

Season-Long Monitoring

Suitable for deployment throughout the adult flight period from mid-June to late September.

Compatible with Standard Traps

Integrates easily into existing forestry monitoring programs and trap systems.

Long-Lasting Performance

Designed to provide consistent attraction under a range of field conditions.

Made in Canada

Developed and manufactured in Canada for North American forestry applications.

Target Pest Information

Black-Headed Budworm

(Acleris variana)

Black-Headed Budworm is a native defoliating moth found throughout coniferous forests in North America. Larvae feed primarily on fir, spruce, and other host species, causing needle loss, reduced growth, and increased tree stress when populations become elevated.

Population levels can fluctuate significantly between years, making ongoing surveillance important for understanding pest activity and supporting forest management decisions. Monitoring adult moth flights helps forestry professionals assess population trends and identify areas that may require closer observation.

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Monitor Black-Headed Budworm Populations with Confidence

Contact our team to learn more about integrating aPhinity BHBW into your forestry monitoring program.

Disclaimer

Performance information for aPhinity BHBW® is based on internal trials, field observations and/or publicly available data. Results may vary depending on environmental conditions, trap placement, pest pressure, and monitoring practices.

Always follow product instructions and local regulatory requirements. This website does not replace technical documentation or product instructions.

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