The Boll Weevil mainly affected cotton farmers in the Southern United States, particularly those in states like Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and Texas. The pest also impacted agricultural workers, farm laborers, and sharecroppers who relied on the cotton industry for their livelihoods. Additionally, the spread of the Boll Weevil prompted agricultural scientists, entomologists, and researchers to develop strategies for pest control and alternative crops to reduce the pest's impact on the cotton industry.
