Although their diet does include flowers and garden debris, these insects are not considered to be major pests.
In southern Florida, however, they are considered major pests of sugar cane fields.
It is considered a major pest of these two species.
The giant herbivores were undoubtedly a major pest in the area.
It is a major pest in the cotton fields of the southern California deserts.
In Australia they are considered a major pest to wine companies.
It is a major pest of cherry crops in Europe.
Many species in this group are major agricultural pest.
As a result, it has become a major pest in almost all areas within its distribution.
No major pests are of much concern to this plant.