A Transgenic Approach to Controlling Tarnished Plant Bug (Lygus lineolaris) in Mid-South Cotton

Experiments were conducted to determine the impact of a new transgenic variety of cotton on the tarnished plant bug (Lygus lineolaris) populations and to assess future treatment thresholds in these varieties.  By implementing this transgenic approach the number of insecticide applications necessary were reduced compared to non-transgenic isolines.