REVIEW ON STATUS OF INVASION AND INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT OF FALL ARMYWORM (SPODOPTERA FRUGIPERDA)M.V. MATTI AND C. P. MALLAPURAbstract Fall armyworm is a polyphagous, transboundary invasive pest that invaded India in May 2018. They have a wide host range, the potentiality to establish rapidly and are highly migratory. Spread and establishment of this pest are enhanced during the monsoon season of the country with favourable climate and temperature. However, climatic conditions of India favour the outbreaks of pests such as FAW in many maize grown areas. It causes considerable injuries to maize by feeding on leaf whorls, ears and tassel which often leads to total yield loss. This pest demands meticulous and stepwise plan for its management. This review emphasizes an introductory pathway of the invasive pest, biology, lifecycle, status, and management of fall armyworm in India. It includes adoption of IPM methods of pestsâ control, which is the integration of biological, cultural, physical, chemical, and technological approaches. Control of this invasive pest requires early monitoring, scientific research, and management strategy with awareness, knowledge, and technical support to Indian farmers. |