We have vial-tested 444 moths in 2016, with a mean of 38.5% surviving the 24-hour exposure to the pyrethroid insecticide cypermethrin at 5 micrograms.  These moths all were captured in Suffolk pheromone traps.  While we aren’t able to say where these moths originated (they are strong fliers and could have grown up locally or far away), survival rates this high serve as a reminder that  alternative (i.e., non-pyrethroid) chemistries may need consideration for corn earworm (bollworm) management, especially if heavy infestations develop.  We are working with Johnny Parker and some Southampton Co. growers to trap in an area reported to have high numbers of corn earworm moths near Franklin–results of the vial testing in that location will be available next week.