Cotton Pest & Disease Programs — Biological Inputs That Fit Your Spray Window
Natural insect control for cotton — bollworm, budworm, armyworms and loopers among the chewing pests, cotton aphid, lygus, silverleaf whitefly, thrips and spider mites among the sucking pests, at zero REI.
Growing cotton with Vegalab
Cotton carries one of the broadest insect complexes in row-crop agriculture — bollworm and budworm, armyworms and loopers, cutworms, pink bollworm, stink bugs and wireworms among the chewing pests, plus cotton aphid, lygus, silverleaf whitefly, thrips and spider mites among the sucking pests.
Vegalab's natural insecticides cover both groups across the season, from plant/seed through boll formation to maturity, with zero re-entry so field operations aren't disrupted. Rates follow the registered label; targets below are use-guidance from the Vegalab cotton guide.
Vegalab cotton program
| Vegalab product | Target (pest / disease) | Rate | PHI / REI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larva Control | Bollworm, budworm, armyworms, loopers, cutworms, pink bollworm, saltmarsh caterpillar, wireworms, stink bugs | Foliar, per label | 0 / 0 |
| Spider Mite Control | Cotton aphid, lygus bug, silverleaf whitefly, spider mites, thrips | Foliar, per label | 0 / 0 |
Frequently asked questions
What natural product controls cotton bollworm and armyworms?
Larva Control, a plant-derived (garlic and lemongrass) broad-spectrum larvicide that targets over 300 larval species on contact or ingestion, with zero REI and no toxicity restrictions.
Does Vegalab control silverleaf whitefly and cotton aphid?
Yes — Spider Mite Control covers cotton aphid, silverleaf whitefly, lygus, thrips and spider mites; treat leaf undersides thoroughly and maintain coverage.
Will repeated use cause resistance?
Spider Mite Control's plant-oil mode of action (disrupting breathing and egg viability) is not prone to driving resistance; rotate modes of action as part of a sound IPM program.