The sugar cane stem borer (Chilo sacchariphagus) in Mauritius

Code (CO)	MSI99P0288
Author (AU)	Williams, J. R.
Title - English (ET)	The sugar cane stem borer (Chilo sacchariphagus) in Mauritius
Document Type(DT)	Periodical article
Date of publication (DP)	1983
Series (SE)	Revue agric. sucr. Ile Maurice
Source (SO)	62: 5-23
Language of text (LT)	En
Language of summaries (LS)	En Fr
Abstract (AB)	The sugarcane stem borer Chilo sacchariphagus (Bojer) has been a chronic pest in Mauritius since its introduction in the middle of the 19th century. The circumstances surrounding its introduction are described, the exact identity and world distribution of the insect are discussed and knowledge of its biology and bionomics is reviewed. Data compiled on the incidence of crop damage by the borer is summarized and discussed, as also are the endeavours made to control the pest.
Descriptors - English (DE)	SUGARCANE CHILO SACCHARIPHAGUS INSECT PESTS CONTROL PESTS
Descriptors - Geographic (DG)	MAURITIUS
Sort Key 1(K1)	Sugarcane: Pests, pest control and management
Sort Key 2 (K2)	Insect pests: Chilo sacchariphagus
Date record entered (DA)	1992-02-19
Language of analysis (LA)	En
Affiliation (AF)	Mauritius Sugar Industry Research Institute
Location (LO)	LIB
Processing status (PS)	CAT
MSIRI Staff (MS)	ENTO