A new species of armyworm could be disastrous for South Africa’s crops, especially maize, if not urgently contained.

The Government of Zimbabwe has enacted new regulations requiring all certified maize seed to be chemically treated against fall armyworm, a move aimed at streng ...

MU Extension state field crops and forage entomologist Ivair Valmorbida says corn and wheat growers should be on the lookout for early season pests, including black cutworm and true armyworm.

FMC Corporation has announced it has received registration in Brazil for Sofero Fall pheromone targeting fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda). Sofero Fall is the first in the company’s lineup of ...

The team treated fall armyworm with the fungi and bacteria at different stages of the life cycle. Dr Apirajkamol said they were most effective when the insect was a caterpillar but also worked ...

The Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) is a major threat to agriculture worldwide. This rapidly proliferating pest particularly targets essential cereal crops such as maize, and seriously ...

The whole cycle can occur in about 28 days. Photo – University of Kentucky In most years, parasitic enemies help keep fall armyworm larvae down to moderate numbers. Also, the hot, dry weather recently ...

Climate change is fuelling the spread of crop-destroying fall armyworm in Zimbabwe, dealing another blow to drought-hit farmers. Drought saw millions go hungry in Zimbabwe last year Fall armyworm ...

Fall armyworm infestations on the one hand can cause significant yield losses in affected crops, particularly in developing countries where farmers may lack effective control methods.

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