Cotton Bollworm in July: Spot the Damage Early and Choose Your Control Strategy

July is peak bollworm season. Learn to identify early signs, understand damage thresholds, and decide between cultural, biological, and chemical controls.

July is the most critical month for cotton farmers across India. Your crop is flowering and setting bolls — exactly when the cotton bollworm (*Helicoverpa armigera*) strikes hardest. This pest alone can destroy 30–50% of your yield if you miss the early signs. With this year's delayed monsoon pushing some cotton into the vulnerable stage right now, timely scouting and smart control decisions matter more than ever. …