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THE IMPACT OF THE BOLL WEEVIL, 1892-1932. Fabian Lange, Yale University. Alan L. Olmstead, UC Davis. Paul W. Rhode, Univ. of Arizona & NBER. February 2008. Abstract: The boll weevil is Americaâs most celebrated agricultural pest.
DDT was the first insecticide that proved effective in controlling  the boll weevil. However it was banned and other insecticide were  used, but they too caused problems andâ¦ were expensive.   Boll weevils are now considered (eradicated) in most of Georgia.