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Damage caused by Sugarcane Pyrilla

31 Jan 2026
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Sugarcane Pyrilla, *Maconellicoccus hirsutus*, is a major pest of sugarcane, widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions. It primarily attacks the leaves, stems, and growing points of sugarcane, causing severe economic losses if uncontrolled. The nymphs and adults suck sap from the phloem tissue of sugarcane, leading to yellowing, wilting, and drying of leaves, a condition often referred to as "hopper burn." Infested plants exhibit reduced growth, stunted development, and in severe cases, may die prematurely. One of the characteristic features of Pyrilla infestation is the production of copious honeydew by the insects. This sticky substance
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