Insects in Sugarcane (Sugarcane Handbook)

Abundance of Soil Insect Pests in Florida Sugarcane

Ronald H. Cherry, J. Mabry McCray, Hardev Sandhu, and Michael Karounos

This article informs sugarcane growers, scouts, pesticide applicators, and researchers about fluctuations of economically important sugarcane pests and implications for the management of those pests.

The Effect of Harvesting and Replanting on Arthropod Ground Predators in Florida Sugarcane

Hardev S. Sandhu, Ronald H. Cherry, and Robert Gilbert

The population dynamics of arthropod ground predators such as ants, spiders, and beetles have important implications for Integrated Pest Management strategies in sugarcane, and may be indicative of the stability of the Florida sugarcane ecosystem. This fact sheet summarizes the effects of sugarcane harvesting and planting on these predators during a one-year study.

Insect Management in Sugarcane

Julien M. Beuzelin, Ron H. Cherry, Gregg S. Nuessly, and Hardev S. Sandhu

This document provides an overview of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies for sugarcane in Florida, focusing on five major insect pests: wireworms, white grubs, lesser cornstalk borers, sugarcane borers, and yellow sugarcane aphids. It details the use of resistant varieties, cultural practices, natural enemies, and insecticides to manage these pests. The document also highlights the importance of monitoring and sampling methods to determine the necessity of insecticide applications, ensuring sustainable and economically viable sugarcane production. Date first printed October 1993.

Life Cycle of the Lesser Cornstalk Borer in Sugarcane

Hardev S. Sandhu, Leslie E. Baucum, and Gregg S. Nuessly

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

Miscellaneous Insect Pests of Florida Sugarcane

Gregg S. Nuessly, Ron H. Cherry, Hardev S. Sandhu, and Julien M. Beuzelin

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

Sequential Sampling for Wireworms (Coleoptera: Elateridae) at Sugarcane Planting

Matthew T. VanWeelden and Ron Cherry