Cotton

Important Locust Update (PDF 270KB)  - The GRDC has warned that locusts will be a major issue throughout the southern cropping region this season. The Australian Plague Locust Commission states that three generations of locusts have already hatched in the southern region as a result of widespread rain and favourable habitat conditions. Despite intensive attempts to control the current generation, eggs that were laid in autumn produced a widespread nymph (hopper) infestation in NSW, northern Victoria and eastern South Australia.

Cotton production requires extensive inputs to produce high-quality fibre that can compete in the international market. This means controlling insect pests and weeds in the crop is necessary to ensure maximum yield, quality and profitability.

Balanced Crop Production & Pest Management Solutions
Dow AgroSciences is committed to providing the Australian cotton industry with a product mix that delivers balanced crop production and pest management solutions.

Cotton Market Products – Insecticides	Description
Entrust* Naturalyte*	Control of Bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera) and Native Budworm (Helicoverpa punctigera) as per the Directions For Use.
Lorsban* 500 EC	Controls a wide range of foliar feeding and soil dwelling insect pests as per the Directions For Use.
Trojan*	Controls a wide range of insect pests with low odour, excellent rainfastness and compatability with other agricultural chemicals as per the Directions For Use.
Cotton Market Products – Herbicides	Description
Verdict* 520	Post-emergent control of a wide range of annual and perennial grass weeds.
Additional Information
AQIS Spinosad Permit (1.44 MB PDF)
Cotton Post Emergent Grass Weed Control (322 KB PDF)
Cotton Product Compatibility Chart (51 KB PDF)
Cotton Product Profiles Brochure (715 KB PDF)
Cotton Solutions Brochure (1 MB PDF)
Trojan Compatability (264 KB PDF)