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Notes: Insect pests, other arthropods and rodents causing damage on cassava crops in south India are listed comprehensively with nine photographs. Information is given on their distribution, nature of damage, economic importance and control measures. Twenty three species of pests attack cassava in the field and of these 17 are first records on cassava. Species listed include Pseudococcus filamentosus, Aonidomytilus albus, Saissetia nigra, and Lepidosaphes sp. Future reseach strategies should be directed towards the development and use of resistant varieties, biological control, improved agronomic and management practice, including the judicious use of mineral fertilizers.