​​Insect Management in Cotton and New Considerations for Bt Cottons in 2025

April 2025 | 18 min., 11 sec.
by Phillip Roberts
University of Georgia

Summary

This presentation covers entomology and pesticide stewardship and new considerations for Bt cottons in 2025, including silverleaf whiteflies, aphid management, and beneficial insects. (See also the presentation by Taylor Singleton)

About the Presenter

Phill​ip RobertsPhill​ip Roberts is a professor and Extension entomologist in the Department of Entomology at the University of Georgia. His primary responsibilities include developing and implementing comprehensive Extension education programs in integrated pest management (IPM) for cotton and soybean production systems. Additionally, he conducts applied research and on-farm demonstrations to advance the state of the art for IPM systems. ​




Contact Information:
Email: proberts@uga.edu

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