National Cotton Council of America
Beltwide Cotton Conferences
January 8-11, 2008
Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center
Nashville, Tennessee
The Cotton Foundation

Recorded Presentations

Delta Ballroom D (Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center)
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Delta Ballroom D (Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center)
Thursday, January 10, 2008
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Delta Ballroom D (Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center)
Friday, January 11, 2008
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Management of Spider Mite Populations in Louisiana Cotton

Donna R. Lee1, H. R. Smith1, Glen Daniels2, Jonathan W. Sharp1, Josh T. Copes3, and R. D. Bagwell1. (1) LSU Agcenter, 502 First Street, Lake Providence, LA 71282, (2) LSU Ag Center, Old Courthouse Building, 405 Carter Street, Vidalia, LA 71373-3336, (3) 212B Macon Ridge Road, Winnsboro, LA 71295

Populations of spider mites were assessed for differing management inputs in Louisiana cotton fields.  Insecticides used to control tarnished plant bugs were assessed for their impact on spider mite population densities.  Multiple miticides were also evaluated for efficacy against late-season spider mite populations.