Final ruling from the EPA on the insecticide chlorpyrifos
Chlorpyrifos, known to many as Lorsban, is a broad-spectrum insecticide. A final ruling made by the EPA in August will remove chlorpyrifos as an option for agricultural pest control nationwide. Learn more about the best alternative insecticides available for use in Kansas.
Thrips and other early-season insect management considerations in cotton
As cotton acreage grows in Kansas, thrips remain a top pest concern, especially as they migrate from maturing wheat fields in late May and June. Thrips can severely stunt young plants, distort growth, and even kill seedlings under dry conditions. Other early-season insects in cotton include fleahoppers and lygus bugs.