A leafhopper, Arboridia sp. (Cicadellidae : Honzoptera) was recorded infesting sugarcane in Kolhnpur, Maharashtra, India in 1982 for the first time in the world, and is becomirtg a mqjor pest. An integrated pest management (IPM) trial was conducted during 1989 & 90 and 1990 & 91 in February planted sugarcone (Var. Co 740). IPMcomponents were removal of 2-3 leaves containing leafhopper eggs, sitzgle spray of inonocrotophos
(300 gm a.i. ha-'), and releases of laboratory reared adults of predator, Chrysoperla carnea Sleplz @ 1000 ha-'. Observations on pest and predator populations were made at mortthly interval.