Influence of Wooly Croton Soaking on Cotton Fleahopper Emergence from Overwintered Eggs

The influence of amount and frequency of soaking of wooly croton on cotton fleahopper emergence from overwintered eggs was evaluated in the laboratory. Five treatments were evaluated including: (T₁) 24-hours soaking, (T₂) 2-hours soaking then spraying daily, (T₃) 2-hours soaking first day, 30 minutes soaking for next seven days, and then spraying onward, (T₄) 2-hours soaking first day, 30 minutes soaking for next seven days, and then a quick once-a-day dipping in water onward, and (T₅) 15 minutes soaking every-other-day (adapted from Breene et al. 1989). The T4 appears to be the best soaking protocol for the best emergence performance.