Heavy rainfall and cool weather conditions have resulted in the need for a significant amount of replanting in some areas of the state. Thrips and cutworms are the primary insect pests of concern at this time.
Dry conditions are or have contributed to heavy thrips pressure in some areas of the state.
Lack of availability of Orthene treated seed has resulted in an increase in the number of acres that were planted without any type of thrips protection. Cutworms are more likely to be a problem in fields or areas of fields where green weedy vegetation was present at planting. Such areas should be given special attention when scouting for cutworms. Spot treatment is often possible when treating for cutworms. Pheromone traps are in place and being run in all three regions of the state that are involved in active boll weevil eradication.