Many attempts are being made to halt the expansion of Cactoblastis cactorum in order to prevent further damage to Opuntia cacti across Central America and the Southeast United States, where the effect of the moth has been identified as the most dangerous to the native flora.
Numerous attempts are underway to halt the expansion of Cactoblastis cactorum in order to protect Opuntia cacti from damage throughout Central America and the southeastern United States. The moth's effects on native plants have been particularly severe in these regions.