Two-Spotted Leaf Hopper State Distribution 9.19.25
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Posts From Whitney Crow, Extension Entomologist
2025 Row Crop Short Course Registration
Registration All means are provided free of charge if you preregister by November 24th. Registration after November 24th, including at the door, will be $40. Hotel Rooms in the hotel block must be booked by November 9th. Courtyard Marriott, connect to
2025 Two-Spotted Cotton Leafhopper Distribution
As of this week, the two-spotted cotton leafhopper has been confirmed in very low numbers in two counties within the state. We will continue monitoring populations throughout the fall and will resume surveillance efforts in the spring. For more information
Two-Spotted Cotton Leafhopper / Cotton Jassid Update
Over the past several weeks, we have been in communication with our colleagues in Florida, South Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama who have been battling the two-spotted cotton leafhopper (TSCL), also commonly referred to as the cotton jassid. The two-spotted cotton
Rice Delphacid
Rice delphacid is a non-native planthopper pest of rice. This insect has occurred in the rice growing area of Southeast Texas since ca. 2015. It has been a sporadic problem in second crop or ratoon rice in this area. During
Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week ending 8/16/2025
Southwestern Corn Borer Trapping Program Week Ending August 9, 2025 County Traps Reporting Total Reported Avg/Trap Maximum/Trap Alcorn 3 0 0 0 Copiah 3 0 0 0 Lowndes 2 0 0 0 Madison 3 1 0.33 1 Marshall 2 0
Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week Ending 8/9/2025
Southwestern Corn Borer Trapping Program Week Ending August 9, 2025 County Traps Reporting Total Reported Avg/Trap Maximum/Trap Alcorn 3 0 0 0 Desoto 2 0 0 0 Lowndes 4 0 0 0 Madison 3 0 0 0 Marshall 3 0
Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week ending 8/2/2025
Southwestern Corn Borer Trapping Program Week Ending August 2, 2025 County Traps Reporting Total Reported Avg/Trap Maximum/Trap Alcorn 3 0 0 0 Calhoun 1 0 0 0 Desoto 2 0 0 0 Grenada 4 0 0 0 Hinds 2 0
Approved Section 18 for Intrepid 2F for Fall Armyworm in Rice
In response to reports of fall armyworm infesting rice in Mississippi during early July. We requested a Section 18 use permit for Intrepid 2F in rice. This was granted on August 1. Up to two applications may be made at
Insecticide Termination Guidelines for Cotton and Soybean in Mississippi
As crops across Mississippi approach maturity, it’s critical to understand the appropriate timing for terminating insecticide applications in both cotton and soybean. Making these decisions at the correct time helps avoid unnecessary input costs without risking yield losses. Below are
Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week ending 7/26/2025
Eighty-three traps across 29 Mississippi counties detected very low southwestern corn borer activity. Only five counties reported the presence of moths, with Leflore reporting the highest count (8 moths in 9 traps). Since most of the state’s corn is approaching
MS Ag Industry Council – 2025 MAIC Row Crop Update
We welcome you to attend the Row Crop Update at the 2025 Mississippi Agricultural Industry Council Annual Convention. This event is hosted at Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach, Alabama on Tuesday, July 22 starting at 8:00am.
Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week ending 7/19/2025
Southwestern Corn Borer Trapping Program Week Ending July 19, 2025 County Traps Reporting Total Reported Avg/Trap Maximum/Trap Alcorn 3 0 0 0 Calhoun 1 0 0 0 Carroll 2 2 1 2 Coahoma 4 0 0 0 Copiah 3 0
Insecticide Rainfastness
Over the last few weeks, much of the state has experienced rainfall every few days, creating challenges for pest management in row crops. Unsurprisingly, one of the most common questions that comes up during wet periods is: How rainfast are
Bollworm Management in Soybeans and Cotton
Bollworm Management in Soybeans Early July starts the onset of the bollworm flight into Mississippi row crops. At this point, bollworms have been observed in a some areas of the state in R2-R3 soybeans. Most of the larvae being found
Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring Program – Week Ending 7/12/2025
Trapping results this week indicate very low southwestern corn borer activity across the state, with only a few isolated instances of minimal trap catches in Leflore, Madison, and Tallahatchie counties. These findings suggest that southwestern corn borer populations remain well
Spider Mite Management in Cotton: Key Considerations During Hot, Dry Conditions
As hot and dry weather becomes more common across Mississippi, spider mite populations have the potential to reach treatable levels in areas. Effective management depends on timely decisions based on field scouting, pest interactions, product selection, and weather forecasts. Consider
Tarnished Plant Bug: Timing, Tools, and Tactics.
As tarnished plant bug (TPB) populations continue increasing across Mississippi cotton acres, it’s important to revisit best management practices (BMPs) to protect yield and profitability. TPB continues to be the most economically significant insect pest in the region, and heavy
Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week Ending 6/28/2025
Southwestern corn borer trap counts continue to remain low across the state.
Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring Program – Week Ending 6/14/2025
Trap deployment began this week, so minimal trap numbers are being reported. However, no corn borers were detected in the limited traps that were reported.
Lunch and Learn Webinar- H-2A Program: Temporary Agricultural Employment of Foreign Workers
On Friday, May 16th, 2025, at 12:00 PM, Dr. Elizabeth Canales will host a Lunch and Learn webinar titled “H-2A Program: Temporary Agricultural Employment of Foreign Workers.” The featured guest speaker will be Brandon E. Davis, a local labor attorney
Mississippi Weed Resistant Testing Service
Reach out to Dr. Luis Avila at luis.avila@pss.msstate.edu with any questions.
Brown Stink Bugs in Seedling Corn: Scouting and Management
Over the past week, several reports have emerged of brown stink bugs infesting seedling corn. These pests cause damage by feeding on the stems of young corn plants. The severity of feeding damage can vary. Less severe initial damage symptoms
