Wednesday, January 9, 2013: 1:15 PM

Salon J (Marriott Rivercenter Hotel)

Luis Orellana , University of Arkansas, Entomology

Gus Lorenz , University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service

Ashley P. G. Dowling , University of Arkansas, Entomology

N. M. Taillon , University of Arkansas Extension

W. A. Plummer , University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service

B. Thrash , University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service

D. Clarkson , University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service

M. Everett , University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service

Recorded Presentation Audio File

The impact of early season infestations of spider mites on cotton growth and yield was evaluated. Plots were infested with two-spotted spider mites at fourth and sixth true leaf, and at squaring. It is expected that treatments with earlier infestation dates and those with longer infestation intervals will result in greater yield loss.

Effects of Early Infestations of Two-Spotted Spider Mites (Tetranychus urticae) On Cotton Growth and Yield