Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Silverleaf Whitefly Control in Cotton

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The silverleaf whitefly (SLWF) is a devastating economic pest of cotton. A multi-county area surrounding Tifton, GA was heavily infested in ...
Monday, July 31, 2017

Late July/Early August Cotton Insect Situation in Alabama

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What are we currently finding in Alabama cotton fields? Plant bugs, both the tarnished and clouded species, have finally reached threshold o...
Monday, July 17, 2017

Mid-Late July Outlook for Cotton Insects

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Tarnished plant bugs (TPB) have been hatching into the immature nymphal stage for about two weeks in April planted cotton. A few immatures a...
Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Rambling Thoughts About the 2017 Weather and Tarnished Plant Bugs in Cotton

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I will say up front that no two seasons are exactly alike when considering the weather, crop conditions, and potential insect damage. 2017 ...
Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Thrips and Grasshoppers Need Attention

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Early season cotton seedling insect activity is heating up.   Both grasshoppers and thrips need attention this week (May 8-12).   Cool (c...
Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Times of Greatest Importance for Cotton Insects in Alabama

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T H R I PS              Thr ip s m a y del a y m atu r i t y i f hea v y d a m a g e o ccurs at t h e 1 to 5 t h         ...
Monday, August 4, 2014

Update for the Week of August 4, 2014

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The most significant insect event in the past week was the reports of plant bug tolerance to all labeled or recommended insecticides in the...