Ento Update 5-29-2026: Rice Water Weevils, Cotton Jassid, Thrips

About this episode

Extension entomologists discuss pest populations and control options in agriculture.

Extension entomologists Nick Bateman and Ben Thrash discuss populations of rice water weevils, control options for thrips in cotton, a quick update on new pests and more.

People in this episode

Guests: Nick Bateman, Ben Thrash

Topics covered

• entomology
• pest control
• rice water weevils
• cotton pests
• agriculture updates

Keywords

• rice water weevils
• cotton jassid
• thrips
• pest control
• entomology

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture

Places: Arkansas

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