Management of Thrips in Southeastern Arkansas Using Seed Treatments and in-Furrow Insecticides

Multiple insecticides were applied as seed treatments, in-furrow liquids or in-furrow granulars and evaluated for their impact on thrips, primarily tobacco thrips, in seedling cotton. Thrips numbers, thrips damage, plant dry weights and yield were measured and analyzed. The results will be used to guide management recommendations for cotton producers in Arkansas and the surrounding region.