Timing of sprays is extremely important on non-Bt cotton. Fall and beet armyworm infestations are light to moderate but sporadic. Scouts should be observant for egg masses. We would suggest periodically bending plants over and looking at the underside of leaves for egg masses. Small falls disperse upon hatching and will initially feed in blooms or on the inner surface of boll bracts.
Early detection is key for efficient fall armyworm control.
Be sure fields are being monitored for stink bugs. However, this pest should be watched closely, especially in the Omega vicinity. Compared with last year, numbers of silverleaf whitefly are significantly less.