DIFERENTES ESTRATÉGIAS DE CONTROLE NO MANEJO DE PRAGAS NA CULTURA DA SOJA: UMA REVISÃO DE LITERATURA

Abstract

Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) stands out as one of the most economically important crops in Brazil and worldwide. However, its high susceptibility to insect pests demands effective management strategies to ensure productivity and sustainability. This study aimed to conduct a literature review on the main insect pests of soybean and the control strategies applied in their management. The methodology followed an exploratory bibliographic approach, prioritizing scientific publications from the past six years found on academic platforms such as SciELO, Google Scholar, and CAPES Journals. The review highlighted several key pests, including the brown stink bug, green stink bug, corn earworm, soybean looper, fall armyworm,whitefly and fea beetle, which affect soybean crops during various developmental stages. Chemical control remains the most commonly used method but poses risks such as pest resistance and ecological imbalance. In this context, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) becomes essential by combining methods such as biological control, resistant varieties, pheromones, traps, mulching, crop rotation, and the rational use of pesticides. The study concludes that adopting integrated and regionally adapted strategies is essential to minimize economic losses, preserve agroecosystem balance, and improve the effectiveness of pest management in soybean cultivation.