A Review of Pesticides for the Control of Some Cotton Pests

Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) is one of the most important fibre cash crops grown for fibre in over 83 countries with tropical and subtropical climatic conditions. The incidence of cotton pests is a significant factor that affects cotton production. The production is severely affected by insect pests, resulting in poor yields despite the growing demand for the commodity. Pests and diseases are estimated to cause 60% losses in cotton production throughout the world [107]. A successful control strategy requires integrated pest management that prevents or suppresses damaging populations of insect pests by applying the comprehensive and coordinated integration of multiple and compatible control tactics, including chemical control, which involves the use of pesticides [21].