Integrated management of Spodoptera frugiperda 6 years post detection in Africa: a review

Publication Type

Journal Article

Journal Name

Current Opinion in Insect Science

Name of Author

Ghislain T. Tepa-Yotto, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
Peter Chinwada, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
Ivan Rwomushana, Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International
Georg Goergen, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
Sevgan Subramanian, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology Nairobi

Publication Date

8-1-2022

Abstract

The introduction of fall armyworm (FAW) Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on the African continent has led to paradigm shifts in pest control in maize systems, occasioned by year-round populations. The discovery of resident parasitoid species adapting to the new pest significantly informed decision-making toward avoiding highly hazardous synthetic insecticides to control the pest. A number of biopesticides have shown promise against the fall armyworm, providing a new arsenal for the sustainable management of this invasive pest. However, a few knowledge gaps remain for a fully integrated and sustainable FAW-management approach, particularly on host-resistance potential.

PubMed ID

35534003

Recommended Citation

Tepa-Yotto, G., Chinwada, P., Rwomushana, I., Goergen, G., & Subramanian, S. (2022). Integrated management of Spodoptera frugiperda 6 years post detection in Africa: a review. Current Opinion in Insect Science, 52 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cois.2022.100928