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Aug 2011Assassin bugs are "apex" or top predators in the cotton food web contributing to biological control of pests, including Lygus and whiteflies. Two common genera are Zelus and Sinea .
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Jul 2011This guide describes "selectivity" and the role that selective insecticides can play in conserving natural enemies while still controlling our two key pests of cotton, whiteflies and Lygus bugs.
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Jun 2011While cotton value has increased recently, an economic analysis shows that current recommended thresholds for Lygus and whitefly management in cotton are still the best approach to maximizing profit.
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Jun 2011Learn how to identify Drapetis, or
dance flies
. These are important and abundant predators in cotton and other crops.