Managing Insect Pests of Texas Sunflowers
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- October 8, 2021
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Insect pests are often a major limiting factor in Texas sunflower production. Of the 50 insect species recorded on sunflowers in Texas, about 15 are considered potentially major pests. This publication assists producers in identifying the insect pests that reduce sunflower yield and describes when those pests are most likely to occur during the growth of the plant. Also discussed are pest biology and the control measures that are most effective. (11 Pages)
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