Controlling cotton's insect pests: a new system [New short-season cotton varieties and traditional cultural practices; USA]

Cotton is more heavily treated with insecticides than any other crop in the United States. In southern Texas, this heavy treatment resulted in insecticide-resistant strains of major pests which almost destroyed the industry in the late 1960's and early 1970's. An integrated insect control...

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Published in:	Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) Vol. 216; no. 4541; pp. 19 - 22
Main Authors:	Adkisson, P.L, Niles, G.A, Walker, J.K, Bird, L.S, Scott, H.B
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States The American Association for the Advancement of Science 02-04-1982 American Association for the Advancement of Science
Subjects:	Biological control Biological insect control Boll weevil Boll weevils Bolls Bollworms Control Corn earworm Cotton Cotton (Fiber) Crops Diseases and pests Gossypium Infestation Insect control Insect pests Insecta Insecticides Pests
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Summary:	Cotton is more heavily treated with insecticides than any other crop in the United States. In southern Texas, this heavy treatment resulted in insecticide-resistant strains of major pests which almost destroyed the industry in the late 1960's and early 1970's. An integrated insect control program based on new short-season cotton varieties and traditional cultural practices has restored production in the area. The new system has been widely implemented because it produces greater net returns by reducing the use of insecticides, fertilizer, and irrigation.
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ISSN:	0036-8075 1095-9203
DOI:	10.1126/science.216.4541.19