Tarnished Plant Bug in Cotton (IMAGE) University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture Caption Researchers with the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture are conducting ongoing evaluations of new technology that could improve control of tarnished plant bugs (pictured) and thrips in cotton. Plant bugs and thrips are currently the two most damaging insects to Mid-South cotton production. Credit S. Stewart, courtesy of UTIA Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.