2018 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

Abstract

Estimated insect management costs and losses for multiple insect pests of rice during the 2018 growing season 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 $141 million in costs and losses during 2017, averaging $52.06 per acre. Rice water weevil and rice stink bug caused more yield loss, and cost more to control than all other insect pests across participating states.

Recommended Citation

Bateman, N. R.; Lorenz, G. M.; Thrash, B. C.; Gore, J.; Way, M. O.; Wilson, B. E.; and Espino, L. A. (2022) "2018 Rice Insect Losses in the United States," Midsouth Entomologist: Vol. 15: No. 1, Article 2.
Available at: https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/midsouthent/vol15/iss1/2