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Tarnished Plant Bugs More Common than Normal

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Phillip Roberts

Unlike cotton production areas in the Mid-South, tarnished plant bug is an uncommon and sporadic pest of Georgia cotton.  However, tarnished plant bug populations have been higher than normal and more insecticide applications have targeted tarnished plant bugs than usual … Continue reading →

Cotton Aphid Fungus

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Phillip Roberts

During the past week we have received reports (primarily from southwest Georgia) of aphid infestations crashing due to the naturally occurring fungus.  In some areas aphids have been slow to build and we are unsure how the fungal epizootic or … Continue reading →

Beet Armyworm (movement from pigweed to cotton)

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Phillip Roberts

Beet armyworms (BAW) feeding on escaped pigweeds have been reported from some areas of south Georgia.  Hot and dry conditions like we have experienced in recent weeks is favorable for BAW reproduction.  We last observed BAWs feeding on pigweed to … Continue reading →

GA Cotton Insect Advisor: Stink Bug Decision Aid App

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Phillip Roberts

GA Cotton Insect Advisor is an expert system for determining Extension prescribed insecticide treatments for management of cotton insect pests in the state of Georgia.  The app will display the most appropriate insecticide or tankmix after the user provides the … Continue reading →

Pest Patrol Hotline (Cotton Insect Updates)

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Phillip Roberts

Each week we provide a brief update concerning cotton insect pest conditions and management in Georgia cotton to the Pest Patrol Hotline .  To hear the update, call (877) 285-8525 and select the messages you would like to hear. Select … Continue reading →