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Cotton Red Spiders Threaten Georgia Cotton Crops
The Georgia State Department of Entomology reports widespread damage to cotton from the cotton red spider across sections of Georgia. High heat and drought accelerate the pest, with warnings to farmers to spray with arsenate of lead or Paris green, and to dust infested fields with appropriate lime or flour mixtures. State Entomologist E. Lee Worsham provides guidance on proper application for crops including corn sorghum and alfalfa, and outlines dusting methods to curb spread and protect yields.
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Atlanta
State Department of Entomology
Georgia
E. Lee Worsham