Development time from egg to adult of A. socialis is in average of 34 d ((27±2)°C, (70±5)%, 12 h L:12 h D) (Holguin et al. 2006). The producers generally apply insecticides, a measure by itself is inappropriate and uneconomical, however it can be useful when incorporated in an integrated management program that brings together biological control, cultural practices and varietal resistance.