Sesame growers have had some problems with sesame leafrollers throughout parts of the Valley this past month. Late-planted sesame still needs to be monitored as small larvae are still being detected. Below, please find links to a video discussing the biology and management of this pest as well as a link to an efficacy trial we just conducted in Hidalgo Co. on young sesame.
Video: Sesame Leafroller - Biology and Control-
2020 Sesame Leafroller Insecticide Efficacy Trial
Covering arthropods that impact agriculture in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
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