A REVIEW OF THE PEST-MANAGEMENT SITUATION IN MANGO AGROECOSYSTEMS

Integrated pest management programs for mango must be based on samplin g and on economic thresholds, and must take into account the effects o f cultural practices, horticultural sprays and disease control on pest and natural enemy interactions, An analysis of the mass of informatio n available on the different mango pests, viz., fruit flies (Bactrocer a sp., Ceratitis sp., Anastrepha sp.), mango seed weevil (Sternochetus mangiferae), thrips (Frankliniella spp.), gall midges (Procontarinia sp.), scales, mites and mealybugs is given, as well as different examp les for future entomological research.