For the fourth season, the CRDC have commissioned a survey to examine the impact of, INGARD Cotton, (by Monsanto) on pesticide use in the Australian cotton industry. This, section of the survey examines the differences in use patterns by examining details of paired, comparisons of INGARD and Conventional cotton. This years survey is similar in many, aspects to surveys done in previous seasons, with additional information on qualitative, aspects and inclusion of statistical analysis of yields., Heliothis pressure this season was lower compared to previous season. Incidence of some, sucking pests, in particular aphids was higher in some valleys. Tipworm pressure was very, low and no records were made this season.,