Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation, Inc.
Mapping
Mapping is one of the first phases of operations in any eradication zone. The purpose of mapping is to identify the exact location of each cotton field as well as its surrounding environment
Trapping
Trapping is the first line of attack in boll weevil eradication operations. Trapping identifies the location of boll weevil populations and measures their densities.
Treatment
The third step in eradication is treatment or control. When a certain number of weevils, called the “trigger level,” have been caught in the traps around a field.
Texas Boll Weevil Eradication
Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Program web site. This site has been developed to provide information to cotton producers and the general public about the process and progress of boll weevil eradication across the state.
Protecting Texas Cotton Farmers
Find My Zone
The state is broken up into the West Texas Maintenance Area (WTMA), the East Texas Maintenance Area (ETMA) with 2 Regions, and the Lower Rio Grande Valley zone.
Upcoming Meetings
Topic: Board Meeting
Time: Jun 24, 2026 08:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 847 0337 9894
Employment Info
Personnel are a key component to the success of the eradication process. Qualified applicants are needed in every stage of the program.
Treatment
Trapping