Understanding and Managing the Two-Spotted Cotton Leafhopper (Cotton Jassid)
The two-spotted cotton leafhopper (also known as cotton jassid) is an emerging pest of growing concern for both cotton and ornamental plant production. This webinar will bring together leading experts to share the latest research and management strategies to help growers identify, monitor, and control this insect.
What You’ll Learn:
• Why it matters – An overview of the economic and production impacts of cotton jassid on cotton and ornamental crops.
• Host plants – Current knowledge of confirmed and potential hosts for this pest.
• Scouting & identification – Practical tips for recognizing symptoms and spotting infestations.
• Control strategies – Biological, mechanical, and chemical approaches to effective management.
This webinar is part of HRI’s mission to deliver science-based, actionable information that helps growers improve plant health, increase profitability, and stay ahead of emerging threats.