Episode 52 - History and Importance of the Boll Weevil and its Eradication

Update: 2025-05-05

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Entomologists Drs. Ray Frisbie (Texas A&M), Ron Smith (Auburn University), Phillip Roberts (University of Georgia), and agronomist Dr. Steve Brown (Auburn University) join host Camp Hand (University of Georgia) to discuss the history and importance of the boll weevil (Anthonomus grandis) and its eradication. Discussions surround the boll weevil and its management prior to eradication, controversy surrounding eradication during the early days, changes in cotton growth and management following eradication, and update on current boll weevil eradication efforts in South Texas and Northern Mexico.

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Episode 52 - History and Importance of the Boll Weevil and its Eradication

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Episode 52 - History and Importance of the Boll Weevil and its Eradication

Extension Cotton Specialists

Episode 52 - History and Importance of the Boll Weevil and its Eradication