2017 Rice Insect Losses in the United States

Authors

N. R. Bateman, University of ArkansasFollow
G. M. Lorenz, University of Arkansas
B. C. Thrash, University of Arkansas
J. Gore, Mississippi State University
M. O. Way, Texas A&M University
B. E. Wilson, Louisiana State University
L. A. Espino, University of California
F. R. Musser, Mississippi State University

Abstract

Estimates of the costs and losses associated with multiple insect pests of rice were compiled for 5 rice-producing states. Participating states included Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, accounting for approximately 90% of the rice grown in the US. Overall, insects accounted for more than $133 million in costs and losses during 2017, averaging $60.40 per acre. Rice water weevil caused more yield loss than all other insect pests across all participating states, followed by rice stink bug and true armyworm.

Recommended Citation

Bateman, N. R.; Lorenz, G. M.; Thrash, B. C.; Gore, J.; Way, M. O.; Wilson, B. E.; Espino, L. A.; and Musser, F. R. (2020) "2017 Rice Insect Losses in the United States," Midsouth Entomologist: Vol. 13: No. 1, Article 2.
Available at: https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/midsouthent/vol13/iss1/2