Results of a consultant survey conducted in the fall of 2001 revealed that the cotton fleahopper was the number 1 pest in the state. Bollworms remained number 2 (despite the Bollgard popularity) tying thrips in dryland situations. Stink bugs grabbed the 4^th spot and cotton aphids the 5^th spot. Despite the interest generated by the presence of stink bugs in Oklahoma in 2001 only 4.9% of the irrigated acres surveyed were sprayed to prevent injury. Respondents agreed that depressed cotton prices could be as detrimental to their business as the boll weevil and may eventually force them out of consulting all together.