Cotton Insect Scouting School
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Field scouting for pests is one of the foundational pillars of Integrated Pest Management. This service provides training for consultants, cotton scouts, agri-industry and extension personnel on how to scout for and identify insect, weed, and disease pests of cotton, and making pest management recommendations.
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