Best Management Practices for Thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in Cotton

Authors

Jeremy K. Greene, Clemson UniversityFollow
Francis Reay-Jones, Clemson UniversityFollow
Sophia Conzemius, Clemson UniversityFollow

Student Author Information

Sophia Conzemius - CAFLS, Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences Graduate Student.

Publication Date

Fall 10-23-2020

Publication Number

LGP 1096

Summary

Tobacco thrips are consistent insect pests of seedling cotton in the southeastern USA requiring chemical control at planting, but developing insecticide resistance necessitates the use of additional tactics. Cultural control strategies, such as the use of cover crops, reduced tillage operations, delayed planting date, and starter fertilizer, can complement chemical control and likely slow the development of insecticide resistance. Managers of cotton in the region should consider using a multi-tactic approach to control thrips.

Publication Type

Brief

Publisher

Land-Grant Press by Clemson Extension

Publisher City

Clemson, SC

Target Audiences

Growers/producers, Extension agents, consultants, scientists, students

Recommended Citation

Greene JK, Reay-Jones FPF, Conzemius S. Best Management Practices for Thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in Cotton. Clemson (SC): Clemson Cooperative Extension, Land-Grant Press by Clemson Extension; 2020 Oct. LGP 1096. http://lgpress.clemson.edu/publication/best-management-practices-for-thrips-thysanoptera-thripidae-in-cotton/.