Sorghum Pests of Texas - South Texas Field Crop Entomology

Below are the names of significant pest of grain sorghum (sorghum bicolor) for the state of Texas. They are sorted by the part of the plant they are normally associated with. Clicking the name of an insect leads to a page describing the biology, management and identification for each insects. If you haven’t already tried it, we recommend you use the Sorghum Pests of Texas Tool by clicking here. If the pest you are seeking to learn about isn’t here contact your local extension agent.

Root and Seed Pests

Whorl Pests

Leaf Pests

Developing Head Pests

Stalk Pests