Management of Aproaerema modicella (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) in India and Africa: A Review

Groundnut leaf miner (GLM) Aproaerema modicella (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae), a major pest of leguminous plants in Asia, poses a serious threat to groundnut Arachis hypogaea (L.) and soya bean Glycine max. (L.) Merr in Africa since 1998. Research on the control strategies against GLM in Asia has focused on chemical, biological, cultural control and integrated pest management (IPM), similar efforts have been underway in Africa. However, further research is needed to develop effective control strategies for Africa. This review synthesizes management approaches from both continents, highlighting biological, cultural, chemical control, resistant cultivar screening and intercropping, while identifying research gaps in Africa. Information used to compile this review was gathered from published materials including books, journal articles, research reports, international newsletters and dissertations. Since more research on the management of GLM has been done in Asia than in Africa, a significant portion of the information in this review is derived from studies conducted in Asia.