MANEJO INTEGRADO DE CIGARRINHA-DAS-PASTAGENS NO BIOMA CERRADO

Abstract

Pasture is the basis of meat production and, if well managed, can make the activity more profitable for fattening and finishing on pasture. Good pasture management is a factor decisive for the success of the activity, however, pastures in the process of degradation lead to a continuous drop in productivity and, consequently, profitability. Manage well is essential for animal performance to be compatible with the proposed gain goals of weight and production per area. However, several factors harm this culture. Among the The main problems include grasshoppers. The grasshoppers represent significant pests in forage cultivation, consisting of sucking insects belonging to the order Hemiptera, suborder Auchenorrhyncha and family Cercopidae, with several species. These leafhoppers can cause considerable losses in crops. forage crops, which represents a significant challenge for farmers. The constant suction of plant sap weakens the health of forage plants, compromising their growth and adequate development. From this weakening, the plants become more susceptible to disease, adverse climate change and other environmental stress factors. This work is a bibliographical review that aims to collect relevant information about grasshopper leafhopper control strategies focusing on integrated pest management. The methodology used in this research was based on a literature review. The purpose of this study is to address the integrated and sustainable management of grasshopper sharpshooters in environments of livestock production in the Cerrado biome.