Mid-season insect management for cotton production
As cotton in Kansas begins setting squares, attention shifts from monitoring thrips to monitoring cotton fleahoppers and lygus bugs (also known as tarnished plant bugs). Cotton should be scouted for these insects from the six-leaf stage until square production stops. Learn more about these cotton pests in this article.
Late-season insect pest management considerations in cotton
Cotton bollworm caused significant losses in the early years of Kansas cotton production and still has the potential to be a serious pest. Additionally, several types of stinkbugs can feed on cotton. This article offers valuable information on late-season insects that can impact cotton production.