Economic Threshold Worksheet
This Economic Threshold Worksheet helps growers compare pest damage with control costs. Fill it in by hand and keep it with your farm records for later seasons.
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What you fill in
- Crop and field
- Pest and growth stage
- Pest counts from scouting
- Local threshold from extension
- Expected crop value
- Control cost estimate
- Decision and reason
- Recheck date
How to use this worksheet
Work down the lines and fill in what you know. Leave a line blank if you need to look something up, then come back and finish it.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and USDA.
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