Insect Management
Cotton Insect Management
Effective management of cotton insects requires not only knowledge of their
life cycles and biology, but also an understanding of the methods used in
determining insect populations in the field. Timely scouting of fields,
preferably twice weekly, provides information on the cotton plant and cotton
insect populations.
Use treatment guidelines to determine the need for insecticides. Beneficial
insect populations are greatly reduced by single applications or eliminated by
several applications. Insecticides applied unnecessarily often generate
bollworm, aphid, or spider mite problems because of reduced beneficial
populations.
Treatment recommendations for certain cotton pests can be found in the MP144
Insecticide Recommendations for Arkansas. Copies are available at your local
county extension office. Contact your county agent for assistance in identifying
cotton insects and determining the best method of control.
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