ABSTRACT
The peach-potato aphid, Myzus persicae, is a pest which is of great concern to global agriculture worldwide. Its feeding behavior affects the yield and quality of produce, making it a significant economic threat. There are several management practices that are currently in use to control both the spread and the impact of this pest. However, these current management strategies have their own disadvantages; for example, chemical insecticides have side effects on non-target organisms and increase the risk of resistance. Similarly, the implementation of biological control requires greater research and synchronization with pests in the field, especially when the pest has a short maturation time. Therefore, sustainable control strategies have a crucial role to play in reducing the reliance on insecticides and ensuring long-term pest management. Further research is needed to optimize these strategies and ensure their safety, effectiveness, and practicality. In developing a sustainable approach for the management of M. persicae it is highly recommended to review the current management strategies and their limitations. Therefore, in this chapter we have discussed the current management strategies that have been used against this pest and the challenges faced by farmers in the course of their implementation. Here, we have also highlighted the sustainable control strategies that showed a high potential in controlling this pest and can be used in integrated pest management program against the M. persicae.
