Araecerus fasciculatus (DeGeer 1775) (Coleoptera: Anthribidae), a cosmopolitan pest, especially of stored coffee and cocoa beans, is first observed in fresh cassava tubers (Manihot esculenta Crantz) (Euphorbiaceae) from Costa Abajo, province of Colon. Through an exhaustive review of literature sources, several factors we consider influence it presence on Cassava fresh samples are determined.

Through surveys, management aspects of cassava in the stalls of Mercado Municipal inquire; 27 vendors were surveyed in an age range of between 19 - 78 years, with a mean age of 45 5. (? = 17.63774, SE = 3.527, ME = 5%) indicating that the major problem of management cassava is affected by fungi and crop damage (33% and 30%), giving less relevance insects (x2 = 2.185185, df = 3, p =<0.05) while 52% of respondents said they knew an insect that attack cassava, among which mention A. fasciculatus, mainly during their stay in the stalls (X2 = 0.0370370 df = 1 p = <0.05). Moreover, storage of cassava with other products such as yam (Dioscorea alata) (Dioscoriaceae) by marketers (74%) could explain the presence of this beetle in fresh tubers (X2 = 6.259259 df = 1 p <0.05). Remarks on A. fasciculatus and management of cassava in the municipal market are presented.