Integrated pest management of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) in maize
S Palanivel, P Saravanakumar, P Nithiyapriya, K Anusha, K Prithiviraj, M Gurunath, VP Lowkeash, V Lavanya, R Kabilan, CS Archana, R Arthi, R Kaviya and M Thangam
Maize, known as the "queen" of cereals for its high yield potential in a short time. Recently it has been severely affected by the fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda, a new invasive pest that feeds on over 80 plant species, causing major crop losses. Integrated pest management (IPM) is a crucial solution to combat this threat. Field experiments tested various IPM strategies, including the use of Azadirachtin, Emamectin benzoate, and Metarhizium anisopliae which reduced FAW infestation. IPM plots showed significantly lower egg mass and larval infestations compared to conventional methods. Pheromone-based monitoring also reduced adult moth populations, making these strategies promising for similar regions worldwide.
S Palanivel, P Saravanakumar, P Nithiyapriya, K Anusha, K Prithiviraj, M Gurunath, VP Lowkeash, V Lavanya, R Kabilan, CS Archana, R Arthi, R Kaviya, M Thangam. Integrated pest management of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) in maize. J Entomol Zool Stud 2024;12(5):206-211.