Capture as evaluated against several insecticides and miticides for aphid and spider mite control during the 1989 growing season. Results of replicated aphid control studies conducted throughout the mid-south and south Texas indicate superior control of aphids in cotton at 3 and 7 days after treatment with Capture at 0.04 to 0.06 lb ai/A (> 92 %) and by MP-Thiodan at 1.25 lb ai/A (> 82 %). Standard organophosphate (dimethoate, Bidrin, Swat, Metasystox-R, Curacron, Orthene) and pyrethroid (Amma, Karate, Scout X-Tra, Baythroid, Asana) insecticides resulted in a range of 40 to 75 and 55 to 65 % aphid control, respectively. Spider mite control with Capture was also demonstrated to be superior to that of Curacron, Karate and Ammo. Thus, effective aphid and spider mite control with Capture 2 EC can be obtained by cotton producers without the need of tank mixes and fit into any cotton pest management program.