Florida Crop/Pest Profile: Sugarcane

Abstract

Sugarcane (Saccharum interspecific hybrids) is the main source of sugar in the world. It is grown in more than 90 countries in tropical and subtropical regions. Cultivation techniques and production challenges vary by location. This document discusses characteristics of the sugarcane crop and pests affecting its production in Florida, which is the largest producer of sugarcane in the United States. Update to article originally published August 2008. Errata: C. L Kammerer was omitted from the author byline of the version of this update published 12/20/2022. Corrected 2/20/2023.