EVALUATION OF THE EFFICIENCY OF BIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICAL PRODUCTS IN CONTROLLING THE ROSETTE SCALE INSECT (DYSMICOCCUS SP.) IN AMAZONIAN ROBUSTA COFFEE (COFFEA CANEPHORA)

Abstract

The cultivation of Amazonian Robusta coffee in Rondolândia, Mato Grosso, has stood out for its economic and social relevance in the region. However, infestation by the rosette mealybug (Dysmicoccus sp.) constitutes a limiting factor for the development and productivity of the crops. Considering the risks associated with the continuous use of chemical pesticides and the consequent emergence of pest resistance, this study aims to evaluate the efficiency of biological and chemical products in controlling the coffee rosette mealybug. The experiment will be conducted in an experimental area, adopting a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD), with four treatments: isolated biological control, integrated control (chemical + biological), isolated chemical control, and control. It is expected to demonstrate the efficiency of the biological or chemical product applied in isolation or integrated, in reducing the pest population, preserving plant physiology and promoting a more sustainable and balanced crop management.