The Compounding Stresses of Tobacco Thrips, Frankinella Fusca, and Reniform Nematodes, Rotylenchulus Reniformis, on Cotton

Tobacco thrips, Frankliniella fusca (Hinds), and reniform nematode, Rotylenchulus reniformis Linford & Oliveira, are important pests of cotton production systems not only because of seedling susceptibility to early season damage, but also the potential of delayed maturity and stunted growth which can result in lower yields. Field studies were conducted in 2015 and 2016 in Hamilton, MS and Starkville, MS to evaluate the influence of various chemical and cultural practices, seed treatments, and a nematodes for the control of tobacco thrips and reniform nematodes.