2019 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
M. T. Vanweelden, University of Florida

Abstract

Estimates of the costs and losses associated with multiple insect pests of rice were compiled for 6 rice-producing states. Participating states included Arkansas, California, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, accounting for approximately 90% of the rice grown in the US. Overall, insects accounted for nearly $269 million in costs and losses during 2019, averaging $113.43 per acre. Rice water weevil caused more yield loss than all other insect pests across all participating states, followed by rice stink bug and rice billbug.

Recommended Citation

Bateman, N. R.; Lorenz, G. M.; Thrash, B. C.; Gore, J.; Way, M. O.; Wilson, B. E.; Espino, L. A.; and Vanweelden, M. T. (2022) "2019 Rice Insect Losses in the United States," Midsouth Entomologist: Vol. 15: No. 1, Article 3.
Available at: https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/midsouthent/vol15/iss1/3