AGENDA

COTTON INSECT SCOUT SCHOOL

JUNE 6, 2005

Texas A&M Research and Extension Center

San Angelo, Texas

8:30 a.m.         Registration

9:00 a.m.         Welcome and Introduction                                         Dr. Tom Fuchs

9:05 a.m.         Growth & Development of the Cotton Plant                Dr. Billy Warrick

9:40 a.m.         Early Season Cotton Insect Pests-                              Richard Minzenmayer

                        Thrips, Cotton Fleahoppers and Cutworms

10:00 a.m.       The Identification, Biology and Damage                      Dr. Chris Sansone

                        Characteristics of the Cotton Bollworm,

                        Tobacco Budworm and Pink Bollworm 

10:20 a.m.       The Identification, Biology and Damage                      Warren Multer

                        Characteristics of the Cotton Boll Weevil

10:40 a.m.       Break

11:00 a.m.       The Identification, Biology and Damage                      Dr. Mark Muegge

                        Characteristics of the Cotton Aphid

11:15 a.m.       Identification and Importance of                                 Dr. Ed Bynum

                        Natural Enemies

11:35 a.m.       The Identification of Secondary Insect Pests              Dr. Mark Muegge
                        and Their Damage Characteristics

12:00 p.m.      Adjourn