1999 Annual Report for FW99-037
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 1999: $1,600.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2004
Region: Western
State: American Samoa
Principal Investigator:
Effect of Pesticides vs. Traditional Treatments for Banana Scab Moth in American Samoa
Summary
The purpose of this study is to test the efficiency of several traditional methods of reducing scab moth damage in bananas. Seven randomly ordered treatments will be tested at two sites on Tutuila, the main island of American Samoa. Mature bunches from each treatment will evaluated for scab moth damage.