Prasada Rao, V.L.V., Venugopala Rao, N., & Muralidhara Rao, G. 1991 Effect of trashing and insecticidal application on control of scale insect (Melanaspis glomerata) of sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum).. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences 61(7): 516-520.

Notes: Abstract: Field experiment examines relative efficacy of 11 treatments (chemical and trashing) on spread and intensity of these scale species on sugarcane; although differences in yield of sugarcane and quality of juice among treatments were not significant, the effect of seasonal variations on these parameters was perceptible.