Scholarlink

<p>Semiochemicals are produced by diverse taxa to mediate intra- and interspecific communication. These chemical cues are becoming increasingly important in integrated pest management&#xa0;(IPM) for manipulating key behaviors such as mating, foraging, and host selection in both plant–insect and insect-insect interactions. Semiochemical-based approaches regulate pest populations through techniques such as monitoring, mass trapping, and mating disruption. Understanding the chemical cues that mediate these interactions is crucial for developing sustainable and targeted pest management&#xa0;options. This review explores the role of semiochemicals in managing insect pests, with a focus on the fall armyworm (<i>Spodoptera frugiperda</i>), a globally significant pest native to the Americas. We discuss&#xa0;composition, variability, efficacy, specificity, and applications of plant volatiles and sex pheromones in pest management. Additionally, we address challenges associated with the&#xa0;adoption of&#xa0;semiochemical-based approaches and highlight emerging research directions to enhance their integration into IPM programs. By synthesizing current knowledge, this review underscores the potential of semiochemical-based strategies to reduce reliance on conventional insecticides while improving pest control efficiency. The strategic application of plant volatiles and sex pheromones in agricultural systems offers an opportunity to develop more ecologically sound and sustainable pest management practices, thereby&#xa0;fostering resilient cropping systems with minimal environmental impact.</p>

错误：搜索内容不能为空，请输入英文关键词
错误：关键词超出字数限制，请精简
高级检索

Semiochemical-based strategies for sustainable management of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

  • 期刊论文

  • 发表日期：

    2025年10月24日

查看全文
  • Birhanu Sisay,
  • Akihiro Nakamura,
  • Aderajew Mihretie,
  • Amanuel Tamiru,
  • Christopher W. Weldon,
  • Louise A. Ashton

摘要

Semiochemicals are produced by diverse taxa to mediate intra- and interspecific communication. These chemical cues are becoming increasingly important in integrated pest management (IPM) for manipulating key behaviors such as mating, foraging, and host selection in both plant–insect and insect-insect interactions. Semiochemical-based approaches regulate pest populations through techniques such as monitoring, mass trapping, and mating disruption. Understanding the chemical cues that mediate these interactions is crucial for developing sustainable and targeted pest management options. This review explores the role of semiochemicals in managing insect pests, with a focus on the fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda), a globally significant pest native to the Americas. We discuss composition, variability, efficacy, specificity, and applications of plant volatiles and sex pheromones in pest management. Additionally, we address challenges associated with the adoption of semiochemical-based approaches and highlight emerging research directions to enhance their integration into IPM programs. By synthesizing current knowledge, this review underscores the potential of semiochemical-based strategies to reduce reliance on conventional insecticides while improving pest control efficiency. The strategic application of plant volatiles and sex pheromones in agricultural systems offers an opportunity to develop more ecologically sound and sustainable pest management practices, thereby fostering resilient cropping systems with minimal environmental impact.