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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…

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Should You Treat ThryvOn Cotton With Insecticide?

The short answer for thrips is no, and for plant bugs, yes, if it hits threshold. We covered this in a 2023 article, but here is some more justification.ThripsThryvOn cotton is an egg-laying and…

Heatmap "Within-Season Risk for 2024" showing daily risk by date, green-to-red color scale

How to Nail 2024 Thrips Management (Reisig, Huseth)

With planters rolling soon, we urge growers to think about thrips management now. The best source of information for timely thrips activity is the Thrips Infestation Predictor. This online tool…

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Check Seedlings for Thrips Insecticide Efficacy

Article by Reisig and HusethCotton seedlings struggle to get established in North Carolina for many reasons. One reason is that if cotton is left untreated, thrips will exceed the economic threshold…

Heatmap timeline titled "Within-Season Risk for 2023" showing risk levels Apr–May 2023

How to Nail 2023 Thrips Management (Reisig, Huseth)

With planters rolling soon, we urge growers to think about thrips management now. The best source of information for thrips activity is the Thrips Infestation Predictor. This online tool forecasts…

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Insect Management in ThryvOn Cotton

Article by Reisig and HusethBollgard® 3 ThryvOn™ cotton with XtendFlex® has now received full commercialization for 2023 planting. Our programs have worked with the toxin expressed in ThryvOn cotton…

Within-Season Risk for 2021 heatmap by date Apr–May, colorbar 0–1 (green low to red high)

How to Nail 2021 Thrips Management (Reisig, Huseth)

According to Dr. Edmisten and Collins, planting conditions are improving. With planters rolling soon, we urge growers to think about thrips management now. The best source of information for thrips…

Heatmap titled "Figure 2. Relative Thrips Injury Risk between April 1 and May 31, 2020."

Your Best Thrips Management Plan Starts Before You Plant (Reisig, Huseth)

According to Dr. Edmisten and Collins, planting conditions might improve for safe planting around May 3. With planters rolling soon, we urge growers to think about thrips management now.The best…

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Choosing an Insecticidal Seed Treatment or in-Furrow for Thrips in Cotton (Reisig, Collins, Huseth)

Lots of folks are wondering what to use downstream for thrips in cotton. It’s critical to not only get the 1) active ingredient from your dealer, but also to get the 2) rate of insecticide applied to…

Seedling with four glossy, wrinkled green leaves and a reddish stem in dry soil

Should You Spray for Cotton Thrips?

What is the growth stage of the cotton? I cannot stress the importance of this point. Cotton is the most susceptible by far before the two-leaf stage and adults prefer to lay their eggs in cotton…