Bollworm Populations on the Decline With Another Generation on the Way
As we enter early August, we continue to track bollworm populations across the state. Extension personnel across the state …
Anders Huseth
Associate Professor and Extension Specialist, Field Crops and Sweetpotatoes Entomology & Plant Pathologyashuseth@ncsu.eduStreet Address: 100 Derieux Place (Gardner Hall)
NC State University
Raleigh, NC 27695
NC State University
Raleigh, NC 27695
Mailing Address: Campus Box 7613
NC State University
Raleigh, NC 27695
NC State University
Raleigh, NC 27695
Recent Posts by Anders Huseth
Planning for Tarnished Plant Bug in 2023
As we enter squaring stage cotton, growers should be mindful of tarnished plant bug (TPB = Lygus lineolaris) movement …
Will Spotted Lanternfly Be a Major Issue in North Carolina Field Crops?
Spotted lanternfly adult. Image by Joy Goforth, NCDA & CS Plant Industry Division. The short answer: We do not anticipate …
Impacts of Plant Bug and Bollworm Insecticides on Natural Enemies
Cotton is squaring and moving toward bloom across the state, which means it’s time to plan for mid- to …
Sampling Plans for Plant Bugs – Challenges of Monitoring Aggregated Pest Populations
As we move toward squaring and bloom stages, it is essential to plan plant bug scouting strategies depending on …
Corn Earworm / Bollworm Flight Has Started
It is time to start scouting cotton and soybeans for corn earworm also known as bollworm. On Monday (7/26/21), we …
Bollworm Boom or Bust in 2021?
As we near early August, cotton growers should be shifting their focus from early-season insects to late-season pests that …
Timing Is Everything: Plant Bug Scouting for Differently Aged Fields
It has been a tough year for cotton across the state. As we move toward squaring and bloom stages, …