Insect Control/Disease
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Consider Options for Plant Bug Control This Season
Scott Stewart, University of Tennessee Extension IPM specialist, is making some changes in his recommendations for plant bug control in…
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UGA Team Working to Manage Whitefly Losses
A team of University of Georgia researchers and Extension specialists are studying silverleaf whiteflies statewide to help prevent crop losses…
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Georgia Extension Sets Dates for Scouting Schools
University of Georgia Extension will hold two insect scouting schools in June for both new and experienced scouts and growers.
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Increased Bollworm Pressure Likely This Season
Basic integrated pest management may help save crops when new Bt technologies fail.
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Tips for Thrips Control in Young Cotton
Mississippi State entomologists offer advice and treatment guidelines for effective management of thrips – the number one seeding pest of…
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In-Crop Needs Drive Transform Momentum
Transform insecticide annually overcomes regulatory hurdles to remain a vital crop protection tool.
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Biopesticide Option for Bollworm, Budworm Control
A host-specific virus is being used to control bollworms and budworms in Arkansas crops.
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Warm Spring Could Spark Nematode Activity
Despite freezing January temperatures that reduced nematode buildup in fields, warmer spring temperatures could quickly stir them back into action.
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Transition Time for Bollworm Control
Increased bollworm damage in dual-gene Bt traits has entomologists looking to newer 3-gene technologies to help manage control and costs.
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Transform Adding Cotton, Sorghum Exemptions
Multiple Section 18 emergency use exemptions from the U.S. EPA for Transform WG insecticide are welcome news to cotton and…