MONITORAMENTO INTEGRADO DE PRAGAS NA CULTURA DA MANDIOCA: EXPERIÊNCIA NA COMUNIDADE QUILOMBOLA DO BREJÃO, CAMPOS BELOS - GO

Abstract

This study analyzed the importance of Integrated Pest Management (MIP) in cassava crops in the Brejão Quilombola community in Campos Belos, Goiás, focusing on the dynamics of pests that impact production and the sustainable practices adopted by farmers. Cassava is an essential crop for food and the local economy, but it faces challenges due to pest infestation, such as whiteflies, lace bugs, and mites, which compromise productivity and root quality. The research evaluated the occurrence of these pests considering local environmental conditions. Biweekly samplings were carried out, totaling 15 collections over 10 months, in cultivation areas prepared by the team at IF Goiano – Campos Belos Campus. The methodology followed pest monitoring techniques used in previous studies, with the objective of monitoring the population density of insects and mites in cassava plants. For the lace bug, leaves were randomly collected from selected plants, while the mite and whitefly samples were distributed throughout the growing areas. The results showed significant variations in pest populations between the different areas and collection periods. The whitefly showed a tendency for population increase, although the collection period did not show a statistically significant effect. The variable "area" was marginally significant, indicating that local characteristics influence the intensity of infestations. As for the lace bug and mites, variations were also observed in the areas, with area A2 being the most affected.