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[Insect Species] Bollworm and Tobacco Budworm [Scouting Method] 
Randomly select individual plants and examine carefully for presence of eggs or small (less than 1/2 inch long) larvae. Concentrate scouting primarily on the terminal area and the upper 8 to 12 inches of the plant. Eggs are usually deposited in the terminal bud or on the upper surface of newly expanded leaves, but also be sure to check for presence on eggs on outer square bracts. Look for small larvae feeding in the terminal bud or inside developing squares. Record counts as percent of plants that are infested, noting age structure of insects present (example: 10% eggs, 12% larvae less than 1/2 inch). In many cases, especially where resistant tobacco budworm occurs, it may be necessary to note and record more specific information on age of eggs and small larvae.
Cotton Insect Scouting Methods
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