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Impact of Green and Brown Bug Attacks on Cocoa Production in Gnagbodougnoa in Central-Western Côte d'Ivoire

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This study assesses the impact of green and brown bug attacks on cocoa production in Côte d'Ivoire.
Delimiting a one-hectare sampling plot in three plantations
Counting all pods and cherries attacked by bugs
Determining attack rates and monitoring abortion during maturation
Assessing bean mass loss of matured pods
Average attack rates were 66.66% for cherries and 62% for pods
Only 15 out of 50 attacked pods reached maturity
The attacks caused a 36.38% loss in bean mass

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Analysis shows significant losses in cocoa production due to green and brown bug attacks, highlighting pest management needs.

Franceline et al. (2026) studied this question.

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