(S5:E17) The Return of the Jassid: New Insights on Cotton Jassid in 2026

In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Issac Esquivel of the University of Florida, Dr. Phillip Roberts of the University of Georgia and Dr. Scott Graham of Auburn University. They discuss the ongoing surveillance and damage caused to cotton by the cotton jassid or two-spot cotton leafhopper. Additional Resources https://stop2scl.org/cotton/ https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/crop-production/alabama-cotton-jassid-update/ https://site.caes.uga.edu/entomologyresearch/2025/08/pest-alert-cotton-jassid-or-two-spot-cotton-leafhopper-on-hibiscus-in-ornamental-nurseries/   Time Stamps 00:42 Introduction to the Two Spot Cotton Leafhopper 03:03 Understanding the Cotton Leafhopper's Impact 06:13 Tracking the Spread of the Cotton Leafhopper 11:18 Current Status and Management Strategies 19:50 Overwintering and Migration Patterns 23:50 Geographical Spread and Host Preferences 31:13 Lessons Learned from the Cotton Leafhopper Crisis 33:45 Timely Management in Pest Control 37:46 Understanding Pest Interactions 41:45 Challenges in Targeting Multiple Pests 46:41 Evaluating the Impact of Cotton Jassid 53:06 Future Research Directions and Industry Response Zaworski, E. (Host) and Esquivel, I., Graham, S. and Roberts, P.(Interviewees). S5:E17 (Podcast). The Return of the Jassid: New Insights on Cotton Jassid in 2026. 9/16/2026. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.   Transcript