Several large plot demonstrations were implemented on BOLLGARD^® cotton across the Southern U.S. cotton belt to determine the performance and benefits of KARATE^® insecticide applications. Studies were conducted by private consultants, universities and ZENECA personnel. On average, timely applications of KARATE^® provided increased lint yields by 115 pounds per acre when compared to untreated BOLLGARD^® cotton. This increase in yield was attributed to the broad spectrum activity of KARATE^® which controlled many pests not affected by the Bt toxin in the BOLLGARD^® cotton. In addition, the repellency activity of KARATE^® on bollworm moths appeared to reduce egg counts in treated cotton.