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ISSN : 1225-0171(Print)
ISSN : 2287-545X(Online)
Korean Journal of Applied Entomology Vol.65 No.2 pp.151-165
DOI : https://doi.org/10.5656/KSAE.2026.05.0.009

A Review of Antifeedant Activities Against Aphids for Integrated Management

Hoo Seon Seo†, Jang Hoon Lee1†, Young Cheol Kim2*, Do-Ik Kim2, Kyoung Moo Kim3
Department of Applied Biology, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea.
1SG Korea Samgong, Seoul 06729, Korea
2Digital Crop Hospital Research Center, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea
3Digital Agricultural Research Center, Pyeongtaek 17717, Korea

Abstract

Aphids (Aphididae) are among the most economically important sap-feeding pests, with approximately 4,000 species described worldwide. They cause direct damage through phloem feeding and substantial indirect losses through the transmission of numerous plant viruses. Although aphid control largely relies on chemical insecticides, the rapid development of insecticide resistance, increased pesticide input, environmental contamination, and risks to non-target organisms highlight the need for more sustainable approaches. This review summarizes antifeedant-based strategies that disrupt aphid host acceptance and feeding, thereby reducing plant injury and potentially lowering the risk of viral transmission. The proposed modes of action are summarized as sensory disruption, blockage of phloem ingestion (E2) leading to functional starvation, deterrence of probing/settling, and post-ingestive impairment of digestion and nutrient utilization. Aphid feeding behavior is primarily discussed using electrical penetration graph analysis, with emphasis on changes in the pathway to sieve elements (E1) and sustained phloem ingestion (E2). Antifeedant candidates are categorized into feeding-disruptive, target-based compounds; plant-derived secondary metabolites; botanical extracts and essential oils; microbe-derived metabolites; and proteinaceous defense factors, such as lectins. Overall, antifeedant-based control can serve as a complementary tool in integrated pest management (IPM) by simultaneously mitigating direct feeding damage and virus-vectoring potential. Future research should prioritize optimized mixtures, advanced formulations (encapsulation/nanodelivery), integration with IPM programs, and robust validation of behavior-based efficacy under field conditions.

초록

Vol. 40 No. 4 (2022.12)

Journal Abbreviation Korean J. Appl. Entomol.
Frequency Quarterly
Doi Prefix 10.5656/KSAE
Year of Launching 1962
Publisher Korean Society of Applied Entomology
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