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The number of insects that occur in sugarcane varies according to the plant’s phenology and region, with some insects being able to develop populations that result in considerable damage to producers. The concept of “pest” is economical, dynamic and depends on a series of factors: ecological (population level and season occurrence); economical (economic value of the culture, control objectives and costs); social (region development and historical moment); cultural (technical level of the producer); and mainly the interaction among these factors. Thus, insect population control strategies must be rather dynamic in order to comply with the utilization of different options, according to current interests. This chapter discusses the most relevant insects to sugarcane and their control. |
