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Cotton Insect Losses - 2001

Michael R. Williams


ABSTRACT

Cotton losses to arthropods were very light in 2001. Pests reduced overall yields by 4.53%. The bollworm/budworm complex regained the top ranking as the number one cotton pest by reducing yields by 1.23%. Lygus was number two at 0.98% and stink bugs were fourth at 0.77%. Total cost and loss for insects in 2001 was $1.158 billion. This figure is substantially down from 2000. Direct management costs for arthropods was $52.33 per acre.





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Document last modified May 20, 2002