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--Stephen Biles
9:40 a.m. Early Season Cotton Insect Pests-Thrips, Cotton Fleahoppers and Cutworms--Richard Minzenmayer
10:00 a.m. The Identification, Biology and Damage Characteristics of the Cotton Boll Weevil--Dr. Chris Sansone
10:15 a.m. The Identification, Biology and Damage Characteristics of the Cotton Aphid--Dr. Mark Muegge
10:30 a.m. Break
10:50 a.m. The Identification, Biology and Damage Characteristics of the Cotton Bollworm, Tobacco Budworm and Pink Bollworm--Dr. Chris Sansone
11:10 a.m. Identification and Importance of Natural Enemies--Russell Baker
11:30 a.m. The Identification of Secondary Insect Pests and Their Damage Characteristics--Mark Muegge
11:45 a.m. Proper Chemical Safety Procedures and Recommendations--Dr. Chris Sansone
12:00 p.m. Adjourn