Greenbug (Hemiptera: Aphididae) biology, ecology, and management in wheat and sorghum

Abstract

Greenbug, Schizaphis graminum (Rondani), is a major insect pest of wheat and sorghum on the southern Great Plains. In this review, we outline greenbug life history and biology, describe direct and indirect crop injury to wheat and sorghum, and discuss current management strategies such as biological control, cultural control focusing on host plant resistance, monitoring, and chemical control that can be incorporated into an integrated pest management program.