ABSTRACT
This chapter is focused on successful management strategies for controlling Myzus persicae, a major crop pest. For instance, crop rotation is an effective management strategy that involves alternating the type of crops grown in a field over a period to avoid a proliferation of pests. This technique has been found effective in controlling M. persicae as it interrupts the dynamics of host plant utilization and reduces the population density of the pest. Similarly, intercropping involves planting different crops on the same field simultaneously in a particular pattern or design. This method uses the repellent or attractive properties of different crop species against the pest to reduce its population significantly. Inducing plant defense is another management strategy that involves triggering the plant's immune system to defend itself against pests. This approach involves the application of chemicals, such as cis-Jasmone, to the crop, which stimulates the expression of defense-related genes in the plant. In conclusion, this chapter highlights various management strategies for controlling M. persicae and underpins the need for the integration of different strategies for successful pest management. These strategies offer farmers an array of options for controlling M. persicae effectively and sustainably, thereby promoting food security and agricultural productivity.
