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Bollworm moth on cotton leaf

Bollworm Moth Activity Is High- Scout Cotton Before Damage Builds

Bollworms have not caused many problems in newer cotton varieties that produce the Vip3A toxin. Fortunately, these varieties continue to provide strong protection. However, growers should remain…

Underside of leaf with cluster of small green aphids along central vein; text "Scott Graham, Auburn"

Cotton Jassid: Insights From Other Regions on a New Pest

The cotton jassid, also known as the two-spot cotton leafhopper, emerged as a new insect pest of cotton in the United States in 2025 and is anticipated to pose challenges in the 2026 growing…

Underside of a leaf with cotton jassids

Invasive Cotton Jassid Arrives in North Carolina Cotton

Recently we published information on a new invasive pest knocking on the door of North Carolina. Unfortunately this pest has now arrived in Robeson County and, likely, Scotland County cotton.What we…

Cotton jassid adult about 2-3 millimeters in length

Invasive Cotton Jassid is an Emerging Threat to Southeastern Cotton

By Dominic Reisig and Guy CollinsA new invasive insect, the cotton jassid (Amrasca biguttula or two-spot cotton leafhopper), has recently spread from Florida into Alabama, Georgia, and South…

Striped small insect perched on the edge of a white flower petal

Insecticide Recommendations for Tarnished Plant Bug

As cotton starts to square, it’s time for growers to check their fields every week for tarnished plant bugs. These pests can hurt your yield, especially early in the season. If we protect the first…

cotton plant dinged up by thrips

Thrips Applications, Insecticide Choice, and Rainfall

Quite a few folks have been wondering about thrips applications, as cotton is still going into the ground, some growers are thinking about a second spray, and we've had cool rainy weather impeding…

Thrips Infestation Predictor within-season risk running from green (low risk) to red (high risk)

How to Nail 2025 Thrips Management (Reisig, Huseth)

With planters rolling, we urge growers to think about thrips management now.This article will cover 1) the Thrips Infestation Predictor and 2) insecticide management best practices, including dealing…

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UPDATE on Thrips Infestation Predictor for Cotton

The Thrips Infestation Predictor for Cotton is now working correctly.This follow up article details how to use best this tool.

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IMPORTANT Message for Thrips Infestation Predictor for Cotton

The NC State University Thrips Infestation Predictor for Cotton is currently experiencing technical issues and is not forecasting thrips risk accurately.This tool relies on weather data to calculate…

Striped small insect perched on the edge of a white flower petal

Preserve Cotton Yield by Addressing Tarnished Plant Bug

With low cotton prices, growers are rightly looking to reduce the cost of production. This previous article details why growers should not skimp on mite and insect pest management. This article…