The Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation of Georgia, Inc. (BWEF of GA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to implementing and administering a boll weevil eradication, suppression, and containment program in the State of Georgia. With the main objective of protecting cotton crops, BWEF of GA works tirelessly to monitor and trap boll weevils, ensuring early detection and minimizing the need for insecticide spraying.
Since its establishment in 1987, BWEF of GA has successfully eradicated the boll weevil from Georgia through intensive trapping and pesticide treatments. The organization is funded entirely by Georgia cotton producers, who have invested over $148 million in assessments to support the eradication efforts. With a commitment to technological advancements and operational efficiency, BWEF of GA continues to safeguard the interests of cotton growers and maintain a vigilant monitoring program to prevent the re-entry of boll weevils into the state.
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