Authors : Abdur Rahman Al Mamun; Safial Muntasir Sadi; Md. Anisuddoha Arpi; Mehtaj Shama; Rubel Mia

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 6 - June

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25jun1530

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Abstract : The rugose spiraling whitefly (RSW), Aleurodicus rugioperculatus Martin (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae), is a recently documented invasive pest in Bangladesh, first reported in the year 2019. Since its introduction, the RSW has posed significant threats to various agricultural crops, particularly those in the vegetable and fruit sectors. Its rapid reproduction and ability to thrive in diverse environmental conditions have prompted concerns among farmers and agricultural experts alike. It is a scoping review evaluating the effectiveness of integrated RSW control methods in the context of peer-reviewed studies, governmental documents, and agricultural extension materials published between 2019 and 2025. The review outlines the most effective methods as integrated pest management (IPM), which includes the use of natural antagonists, including Encarsia guadeloupae; soaps used as insecticides; the use of botanical extracts; and cultural controls such as sanitation methods and crop rotation. The challenges have included a low level of awareness among farmers, inconsistent usage, and environmental concerns relating to restrictions on the use of chemicals. The recommendations for future study and implementation include developing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) training, establishing biological control infrastructure, and creating resistant crop types. The given analysis provides a comprehensive foundation on which the threat of the rugose spiraling whitefly can be effectively addressed at the stakeholder level in a sustainable manner.

Keywords : Biological Control, Integrated Pest Management, Invasive Pest, Rugose Spiraling Whitefly, Sustainable Agriculture.

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