A Review of Integrative Strategies for Sustainable Management of Bagworm Infestations
4A Review of Integrative Strategies for Sustainable Management of Bagworm Infestations in Malaysia and Indonesia
Layman Abstract : Bagworm pests pose a serious threat to crops and forests, especially in oil palm plantations and ornamental trees like arborvitae. Traditional pest control methods, such as organochlorine insecticides, have backfired by killing natural predators, making infestations worse.
To tackle this, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies have been developed, combining biological, cultural, and chemical controls. Biological methods, like using Bacillus thuringiensis (a natural bacteria) and beneficial nematodes, help control bagworms without harming the environment. Selective insecticides and modern drone-based spraying provide quick and efficient pest control. Other innovative approaches, such as pheromone traps and microbial agents, also help suppress bagworm populations.
Understanding the bagworm lifecycle is key to improving these strategies. However, challenges remain in raising awareness and ensuring sustainable implementation. This review compiles years of research, focusing on adaptive pest management strategies from Malaysia and Indonesia to maintain healthy ecosystems.
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Original Abstract : The agricultural sector, especially crop production and forests often faces challenges due to significant outbreaks of Bagworm pests, for instance, in oil palm plantations and arborvitae landscapes. Various studies have reported that the indiscriminate use of organochlorine insecticides has disrupted the populations of natural enemies, inadvertently worsening pests’ infestations. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies which involve biological, cultural, and chemical control methods have been developed to handle this ugly situation. Biological controls, such as Bacillus thuringiensis and entomopathogenic nematodes have demonstrated efficacy, particularly when supported by beneficial plants that sustain natural enemies. Chemical controls, including selective insecticides and drone-based spraying, equally offer rapid and efficient larval population reduction. Innovations such as pheromone traps and microbial agents have shown great aid in suppressing the development and manifestation of pests on plants. Understanding the biology and lifecycle of bagworms is crucial for optimizing control measures. However, challenges remain in awareness, implementation, and environmental sustainability. This review consolidates decades of research, highlighting adaptive IPM strategies for sustainable pest management and ecosystem health with reflections from Malaysia and Indonesia.
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