Managing Fall Armyworm Infestations: Effective Strategies for Crop Protection
Brajrajsharan Tiwari*
Dept. of Agril. Entomology, Banda University of Agriculture & Technology (BUAT), Banda, Uttar Pradesh (210 001), India
Shailendra Kumar Mishra
Dept. of Agril. Entomology, Banda University of Agriculture & Technology (BUAT), Banda, Uttar Pradesh (210 001), India
Ankit Kumar Mishra
Dept. of Agril. Entomology, Banda University of Agriculture & Technology (BUAT), Banda, Uttar Pradesh (210 001), India
Mohd. Danish
Dept. of Agril. Entomology, Sam Hangbittom University of Agriculture & Technology (SHUATS), Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh (211 007), India
Pradeep Kumar
Dept. of Agril. Entomology, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur, Rajasthan (313 004), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Infestation, Monitoring, Pest management, Spodoptera frugiperda
Abstract
The fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) is a highly damaging pest that threatens global agriculture. Originating from the Americas, it invaded Sub-Saharan Africa in 2016 and subsequently spread to India and numerous other countries in Africa and Asia. Its life cycle consists of six larval instars over a period of 14 to 18 days, with pupae exhibiting morphological and morphometric differences between sexes. Effective management approaches include monitoring and early detection, cultural practices like crop rotation and mechanical control methods such as handpicking, biological control through natural enemies, host plant resistance and integrated pest management strategies. These measures collectively aim to mitigate the impact of fall armyworm infestations and safeguard agricultural productivity.
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