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Invasiveness, biology, ecology, and management of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda.
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Invasiveness, biology, ecology, and management of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda
This is the author accepted mansucriptThe 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.Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), UKDirectorate-General for International Cooperation (DGIS), NetherlandsEuropean Commission Directorate-General for International Cooperation and Development (DEVCO)Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)Ministry of Agriculture of the Czech RepublicNORA