Native budworm moth activity – Update to 30 June 2026
Wednesday 8 July 2026 SARDIPestFacts
At this time of year, native budworm trap catches are best viewed as an early warning of moth movement rather than an immediate threat to crops. While flights this early in the season are less common, the pattern is similar to last year. Favourable seasonal conditions, including late summer and autumn rainfall, have supported host plants across the landscape and likely contributed to sporadic native budworm activity. Monitoring trap catches now helps build a picture of flight timing and identifies areas where growers should remain vigilant as susceptible pulse and canola crops begin flowering and podding later in the season.
Recent trap results show:
- Low activity: Kimba, Jamestown and Rosedale
- High activity: Port Broughton
The PestFacts pheromone trap network will continue to monitor native budworm flights throughout the season. We encourage growers and agronomists to continue reporting any field observations to help build a clearer picture of budworm activity across South Australia.