​​Understanding Insect Thresholds in Agronomic Crops

February 2020 | 25 min., 03 sec.
by Angus Catchot
Mississippi State University

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Summary

​This presentation will discuss how economic injury levels are calculated and how they relate to economic thresholds. In addition, it will provide specific examples of the origins of the thresholds currently used in the mid-South region of the United States.

About the Presenter

Angus CatchotAngus Catchot is an Extension Entomologist at Mississippi State University working with insect pests of soybean, cotton, corn, wheat, and grain sorghum.​

Contact Information:
Email: alc4@msstate.edu

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