Summary of all rww demo locations

We have summarized the observations for our 2010 RWW demonstration test. Overall, Dermacor X-100 prodvided the best level of weevil control, followed by pyrethroid (either Karate pre,Karate pre + mustangMax on fertilizer post, or Karate post) and CruiserMaxx. Dermacor X-100 provided significantly better control than the other two treatments. There was no signficant difference in the core sample average between the pyrethroid and the CruiserMaxx seed treatment.

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Update on Horton Site – water-seeded rww test in Vermilion Parish

Yesterday, County Agent Stuart Gauthier pulled core samples at the test site farmed by Alden Horton. Alden wanted to really study the management of rice water weevils in a water-seeded system. In this case, the only option for pesticide management is the use of pyrethroids. The first step was to spend the time to scout properly before and after permanent flood for the presence of rice water weevil adults. Stuart worked closely with Dr. Saichuk, myself and Alden to check the field on a regular basis – at least weekly, but often times more frequently. It was a tough decision to decide on weevil management at this site.

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Pyrethroid spray recommended at Vermilion Parish demo site

This morning I met with County Agent Stuart Gauthier, Rice producer Richard Hardee and Consultant Chuck Greene at the demonstration site in Vermilion Parish just outside of Gueydan.

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Rice water weevil demonstration plans in Vermilion Parish

Today I drove to Kaplan, Louisiana (Vermilion Parish) to meet with cooperators for the rice water weevil demonstration. Stuart Gauthier (County Agent) and I met with Mr. Alden Horton and Mr. Richard Hardee. We finalized plans for the rice water weevil demonstration trial.

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