This is a serious mistake. The tools available to minimize economic damage from pests are limited. Timeliness is the essence of effective pest management in cotton. Timely crop development is the first defense against pest damage. Perform those agronomic practices that promote cotton fruiting development.
Cotton can better compete with pests if it is healthy and actively growing.
Some pesticide applications are inevitable because of the poor competitiveness of this tropical crop during the early part of the season and the attractiveness of cotton to insects. The effectiveness of cotton pesticides is entirely dependent on timely application in a technically appropriate manner. Veteran cotton producers can speak with experience about the field or crop that was lost because weeds, insects, or diseases overran the cotton. Harvest Quality Cotton North Carolina cotton producers can expect some harvest delays because of rain and high humidity. In addition to delaying harvest, these environmental conditions can reduce lint quality and yield.