When deciding on a pesticide, talk to your local Extension agent and consult the North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual or Tobacco Information before talking to your chemical supplier. Tobacco Scouting Calendar Certain pests pose greater threats to tobacco than others during different times of the growing season. The scout should be particularly diligent in looking for the pests that are likely to do the most damage. The calendar is intended as a general guide. Pest problems may sometimes occur at unusual times.
Pests occurring at unexpected times cause the greatest problems.
Fields should be scouted regularly and systematically in order to prevent unnecessary losses.