FOCUS on Entomology Newsletter

A newsletter of agricultural entomology on the Southern High Plains of Texas from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.

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Early-Season Cotton Seedling Injury Observed in Scurry County2 weeks

I received a call this week regarding below-ground injury to young cotton seedlings in fields near Snyder in Scurry County. Given the excellent soil moisture conditions this season, which generally favor the activation and performance of insecticide seed treatments, the amount of seedling injury observed was somewhat unexpected.
During field inspections, the first insec...

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South Plains Cotton: Early-Season Insect Management Considerations2 months

As we approach cotton planting season, one of the common questions is whether standard imidacloprid seed treatments will control wireworm and darkling beetle injury to cotton seedlings. In short, imidacloprid seed treatments are designed primarily for thrips control. While they may provide some activity against secondary pests, they are not effective against wireworms below g...

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