Sibin Wang , Jia Xing , Xian He

Tropical Animal Resources Research Center, Hainan Institute of Tropical Agricultural Resources, Sanya, 572000, Hainan, China
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Molecular Entomology, 2024, Vol. 15, No. 2   doi: 10.5376/me.2024.15.0010
Received: 13 Mar., 2024    Accepted: 15 Apr., 2024    Published: 26 Apr., 2024

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Wang S.B., Xing J., and He X., 2024, Preventing the spread of Colorado potato beetle: strategies and technologies, Molecular Entomology, 15(2): 78-86 (doi: 10.5376/me.2024.15.0010)

The Colorado Potato Beetle (CPB) is a serious pest in global agriculture, with its threat to potato crops becoming increasingly severe. This study explores the biology and behavior of CPB, including its life cycle, feeding habits, and the environmental factors influencing its spread. Traditional control methods, such as chemical pesticides, crop rotation, and biological control, have been effective to some extent but face challenges like the development of resistance and environmental impacts. To address these issues, modern strategies and technologies, such as Integrated Pest Management (IPM), genetic engineering, and precision agriculture, are being introduced and have shown significant success in practice. Through case studies, this study demonstrates the effectiveness and lessons learned from the implementation of these control strategies, discusses the potential threats posed by CPB, identifies research gaps, and explores future technological innovations. This study also provides recommendations for policy and practice, aiming to support the sustainable development of global agriculture.

Colorado potato beetle (CPB); Integrated pest management (IPM); Genetic engineering; Precision agriculture; Pest resistance