At pinhead square stage, control over-wintered adult Boll Weevils and Fleahoppers with insecticide. Begin augmentation of natural enemies at 10 to 14 days following cleanup spray above. Release Catolaccus weekly around field perimeter with special emphasis on edges bordering over-wintering sites. Release for 4 to 6 weeks for control of Boll Weevils during fruit set. Apply first release of Lacewing Adults with first release of Catolaccus, and 2nd Lacewing release 14 days later with the 3rd release of Catolaccus.
Lacewings provide control of other soft-bodied pests such as worms, aphids, etc.
Terminate irrigation 80 to 90 days following bloom initiation to allow for early maturity harvest of higher quality fiber and avoid costly, late season insect pests. Where applicable, add insecticide to defoliant for elimination of adult Boll Weevils. This practice will greatly reduce numbers of emerging adult Weevils the following spring. Destroy plants immediately following harvest to eliminate possible feeding and reproductive sites of Boll Weevils. BioFac strategies are recommended as a guide for family farm operations.