2017 Rice Insect Losses in the United States

Estimates of the costs and losses associated with multiple insect pests of rice were compiled for 5 rice-producing states. Participating states included Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, accounting for approximately 90% of the rice grown in the US. Overall, insects accounted for more than $133 million in costs and losses during 2017, averaging $60.40 per acre. Rice water weevil caused more yield loss than all other insect pests across all participating states, followed by rice stink bug and true armyworm.