Biology and Management of Banana Pseudostem Weevil <i>Odoiporus longicollis</i>

Insect pests are an issue for farmers growing bananas, and these pests generate significant global economic losses. The banana pseudostem weevil causing Odoiporus longicollis Olivier (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), (BPW) is a pest causing severe losses. Because of its internal feeding habit, BPW is extremely difficult to manage, even in the early stages of infestation. Due to various hazardous dangers, many of the insecticides that were previously advised for the treatment of the pest were either outlawed, phased out or had restricted use. Hence, effective pesticides and methods of application have to be standardized. This review on Odoiporus longicollis focuses on important aspects of its biology and management. It specifically address the aspects of its importance damage and management involving host plant resistance, semiochemicals, cultural methods, botanicals, biological and chemical control.