Every year, UGA Extension hosts 2 classes for scouting cotton. This year, they will also cover peanut scouting as well. Here is the information for the 2 upcoming classes in Tifton and Midville.
2015 Cotton Scout Schools
Cotton insect scouting schools will be conducted on June 8, 2015 in Tifton and June 16, 2015 in Midville. These programs offer basic information on cotton insects and scouting procedures and will serve as an introduction to cotton insect monitoring for new scouts and as a review for experienced scouts and producers . Program topics include Cotton Growth and Development, Bug and Larval Insect Pests, Beneficial Insects, Scouting Procedures, Safety, and an In-Field Review. Each program will begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude at 12:30 p.m.
| Location | City | Date | Time | Contact for additional information |
| Tifton Campus Conference Center | Tifton GA | June 8, 2015 | 9:00 am -12:30pm | Debbie Rutland
(229) 386-3424 |
| Southeast Research and Education Center | Midville GA | June 16, 2015 | 9:00 am -12:30pm | Peyton Sapp
(706) 554-2119 |
Agenda:
9:00 WELCOME
9:05 COTTON GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
9:30 INSECT SCOUTING PROCEDURES
9:40 LARVAL INSECT PESTS
10:10 – 10:20 BREAK
10:25 BUG PESTS
10:55 NATURAL CONTROLS
11:15 SAFETY
11:35 FIELD TRIP
12:30 ADJOURN – Have a safe trip home
This information is also posted on ugacotton.com