**Conflict of interest**

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#### **Acronyms and abbreviations**

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Neem seed kernel extract (NSKE)

*Holistic Pest Management Strategies in Tropical Plant Species DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.105104*

Encapsulated granule (CG) Granule (G) Water-soluble powder (SP) Soluble concentrate (SL) Dustable powder (DP) Fall armyworm (FAW) Emulsifiable concentrate (EC) Parts per million (ppm) A mixed formulation of CS en SC (ZC) Flowable concentrate for seed treatment (FS) Bait [ready for use] (RB) Water dispersible powder for slurry treatment (WS) Water-soluble granule (SG) Red hairy caterpillar (RHC)
