A Reasonable Expectation for Acephate (Orthene) Control
We have been fielding many calls from folks rightly worried about acephate (Orthene) control. Growers are finding thrips behind …
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Orthene Resistance Confirmed for Thrips in Cotton: A Suggested Plan Forward
Article by Reisig and Huseth Several days ago, we mentioned how important it was to check insecticide efficacy for thrips …
Check Seedlings for Thrips Insecticide Efficacy
Article by Reisig and Huseth Cotton seedlings struggle to get established in North Carolina for many reasons. One reason is …
Leaf Puckering and Deformation, Thrips and Soybean Seedlings
We always receive a lot of questions this time of year about deformed leaflets and thrips. Any cotton grower …
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 …
Excluding Boll Weevil Saves North Carolina Cotton Producers Money
Some North Carolina cotton growers have questioned the value of boll weevil exclusion and eradication. This resource is provided …
Should We Be Concerned About Cereal Leaf Beetle in 2023?
Cereal leaf beetle growth and population development can be tracked using a simple temperature-based model. Based on the temperatures …
New Soybean Production Videos Available
We have three new videos available that were supported through a USDA Extension IPM grant, in collaboration with the NSF …
Insect Management in ThryvOn Cotton
Article by Reisig and Huseth Bollgard® 3 ThryvOn™ cotton with XtendFlex® has now received full commercialization for 2023 planting. Our …
Why Soybean Loopers Are Frustrating to Control and What We Are Doing About It
Soybean loopers are usually among the top three insect pests in North Carolina in terms of cost and control. …
Four New Cotton Management Videos Available
The NC State Cotton Team is excited to share four new videos we produced in 2022 thanks to the …
Recommendations for Treating Hessian Fly in the Spring
Scattered reports are coming in about Hessian fly infestations in North Carolina wheat. Usually this occurs after a period …