Author Archives: Phillip Roberts
EDDMapSIPM (Status of SLWF in Cotton)
Scout ALL Cotton for Corn Earworm
During the past week we have received a few reports of escaped corn earworm CEW) larvae in Bt cottons which exceed recommended thresholds. Bt cottons … Continue reading
Silverleaf Whitefly Webinar July 18, 2017 (slides)
Whitefly Alert
Silverleaf whitefly (SLWF) infestations are being observed in cotton in parts of Georgia. Historically SLWF is a localized pest, requiring management in a relatively small … Continue reading
Silverleaf Whitefly in Cotton (handouts)
Aphid Fungus
We observed the aphid fungus, Neozygites fresenii, which causes aphid populations to crash on the Tifton Campus on June 26, 2017. We have also received … Continue reading
Insect Updates on Twitter
When noteworthy events happen in the field, I will be sending them out quickly via Twitter. If you want to follow these quick updates, follow … Continue reading
Cotton, Peanut, and Soybean Scout Schools
Insect Scouting Schools will be conducted on June 12, 2017 in Tifton and June 20, 2017 in Midville. Crops to be covered include cotton, peanuts, … Continue reading
Cotton, Peanut, and Soybean Scout Schools
Insect Scouting Schools will be conducted on June 12, 2017 in Tifton and June 20, 2017 in Midville. Crops to be covered include cotton, peanuts, … Continue reading
Pest Patrol Cotton and Soybean Insect Hotline
Cotton and soybean insect pest information is available via text alerts that direct users to an online recording. “Pest Patrol Alerts” or online recordings will be … Continue reading