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.