Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2023
Abstract
The fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith, 1797), is a serious pest of several crops, particularly maize and other cereals. It has long been known as a pest in the Americas and has invaded most of Africa and parts of the Middle East, Asia, and Australia in the last six years. Its new status as an invasive species causing serious damage in many regions worldwide has highlighted the need for better understanding and has generated much research. In this article, we provide a comprehensive review of FAW covering its (i) taxonomy, biology, ecology, genomics, and microbiome, (ii) worldwide status and geographic spread, (iii) potential for geographic expansion and quarantine measures in place, and (iv) management including monitoring, sampling, forecasting, biological control, biopesticides, agroecological strategies, chemical control, insecticide resistance, effects of insecticides on natural enemies, as well as conventional and transgenic resistant cultivars. We conclude with recommendations for research to enhance the sustainable management of FAW in invaded regions.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
Entomologia Generalis
First Page
187
Last Page
241
Recommended Citation
Kenis, M., Benelli, G., Biondi, A., Calatayud, P., Day, R., Desneux, N., Harrison, R., Kriticos, D., Rwomushana, I., van den Berg, J., Verheggen, F., Zhang, Y., Agboyi, L., Ahissou, R., Ba, M., Bernal, J., Freitas de Bueno, A., Carrière, Y., Carvalho, G., Chen, X., Cicero, L., du Plessis, H., Early, R., Fallet, P., Fiaboe, K., Firake, D., Goergen, G., Groot, A., Guedes, R., Gupta, A., Hu, G., Huang, F., & Jaber, L. (2023). Invasiveness, biology, ecology, and management of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda. Entomologia Generalis, 43 (2), 187-241. https://doi.org/10.1127/entomologia/2022/1659