# Monitor Square Retention in Young Cotton

Author: Jim Steadman
Published: 2014-06-20
Canonical URL: https://www.cottongrower.com/cotton-news/monitor-square-retention-in-young-cotton/

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Square retention is a critical component of early season plant bug management. Extension entomologists at Mississippi State University strongly suggest taking [**square retention counts**](http://www.mississippi-crops.com/2014/06/19/importance-of-monitoring-square-retention-in-young-cotton/)along with sweep net counts prior to bloom to help make decisions about plant bug treatments and the products to be used.