Sternochetus mangiferae (Fabricius) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) is a major quarantine pest for mango plants, primarily transmitted through human activities. This pest imposes restrictions on the international trade of mangoes, significantly impacting the global mango industry. The present paper principally discusses the biological characteristics, distribution, invasion, quarantine, and control methods of S. mangiferae. The adult is 6-9 mm long and has a life history of approximately 40-50 days. It overwinters via dispause and deposits eggs beneath the peel. The larvae feeding on the kernel reduce the quality of the fruits and the germination rate of the seeds. The damage is concealed, and the quarantine requires recognition with the assistance of molecular detection technology. The control methods for this pest mainly include agricultural measures (such as garden clearing, pest-resistant variety breeding, and bagging), physical measures (such as radiation and microwave), chemicals (such as thiamethoxam), and biocontrol measures (such as Oecophylla and Beauveria bassiana). To mitigate the risk posed by this pest to China's mango industry, efforts should be made to strength the quarantine measures at ports, establish monitoring systems, and employ integrated measures to control the pest.