Thrips Prediction and Solutions.
5-30-2026
The heat is on, the cotton plants are moving forward and seem healthier than last year. Good weather following planting and nice moisture returning to most of the area may explain this, but we cannot let our guard down on thrips management. Our options for foliar treatment vary based on planting treatments and thrips pressure ranging from using a) the better product, b) the cheaper product, c) or no foliar treatment. For a detailed perspective on how to make this decision, log onto the On-Line Newsletter.
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