Bokonon-Ganta, A.H. 2001 Introduction, economic importance and control of invasive pests in Africa; with special reference to the mango mealybug, Rastrococcus invadens Williams (Homoptera: Pseudococcidae).. Invasive plants and animals: is there a way out? Netherlands Committee for IUCN Amsterdam, Netherlands 80 pp.

Notes: [Proceedings of a Conference on Alien Invasive Species on the 26th Sept, 2000 in the National Museum of Natural History Naturalis in Leiden, the Netherlands.] Invasive pests accidentally introduced into Africa from other parts of the world with similar agroecological conditions are the most important pest problems recorded in the continent in the last 30 years. Fortunately, most of these pests have been partially or completely controlled by specific, exotic natural enemies. However, a strong need remains for information, training and development of adequate facilities to manage the already introduced dangerous invaders and avoid further introductions. The paper addresses the major invasive pests of economic importance introduced into Africa in the last 30 years, with special reference to the mango mealybug, Rastrococcus invadens. Different management strategies are suggested for effective and sustainable pest control and development.