Cotton industry monitors rising bicoloured weevil populations in Northern Territory crops

The cotton industry remains alert but not alarmed as bicoloured weevil populations rise in Northern Territory crops. NT Department of Agriculture entomologist Simon Ong reported the weevils, first observed in 2021, have increased exponentially, raising concerns about their impact on yields. The industry is urged to maintain good field hygiene while research into control options continues.

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