1Department of Entomology and Agricultural Zoology, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi - 221 005, Uttar Pradesh, India
Department of Entomology, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar - 125 004, Haryana, India
*Corresponding authors' E-mail : kaushikkumardas2000@gmail.com
Online published on 24 March, 2025.
Exotic pests are often spread through either intentional or accidental anthropogenic activities from one region to another. Once established, they can proliferate rapidly, causing severe crop losses and threatening food security. Invasive insect pests are now regarded as significant threats to India’s ecological diversity and financial stability. India has identified around 31 invasive pests, making it crucial to enforce domestic and international regulations, alongside early pest detection through taxonomic studies at entry points, to safeguard the country from these threats. Coordinated interdisciplinary research is essential for identifying invasive species, assessing their ecological impacts, estimating crop damage, and developing eco-friendly management practices that focus on both preventative and curative measures.
Exotic insect, India, Invasive pest, Management, Natural enemy
