One interesting thing about this Fall Armyworm is its ability to migrate over long distances. They can travel hundreds of kilometers, aided by wind patterns, and infest new areas. This makes it challenging to control their spread.

MANAGING FALL ARMYWORMS IN MAIZE PRODUCTION Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) is a major pest threatening maize production worldwide, including in Africa. The larvae feed on leaves, stems, and reproductive parts of maize, leading to significant yield losses if not controlled

EARLY DETECTION AND MANAGEMENT OF FALL ARMYWORM DAMAGE IN MAIZE FARMING The damage seen on these maize leaves is a common symptom of Fall Armyworm infestation, a pest that has become one of the most serious threats in maize production across many regions. The small to

Listen to Vanessa Mandere, Agronomist with the Shumba Group talk about how to recognise 2 of the biggest threats to your maize crop: Fall Armyworm and Maize Stalk Borer.

Fall Armyworm Must Fall! This season, I changed my battle plan. No chemicals. No guesswork. Just nature doing what it does best. I turned to Flower Dust from KAPI Limited KENYA and what a miracle it’s been. For the first time ever, I achieved 100% control of Fall Armyworm. Just

HOW TO PREVENT FALL ARMYWORMS IN Maize: A Farmer’s Guide Fall armyworm (FAW) is a destructive pest of maize. It feeds on leaves, whorls, and cobs, reducing yields drastically. Here’s how you can prevent and manage FAW in your corn farm 🧵👇

🐛🌽Brazil’s farmers face a dangerous enemy: Fall Armyworm. It destroys corn, cotton, and soy costing millions each year. What if we could stop it before it even starts? 👇

Pests in maize farming can cause major yield losses by damaging leaves, stems, and cobs. Common pests like fall armyworm and stem borers reduce plant vigor and grain quality. Early detection, crop rotation, and integrated pest management are key to controlling them.

HISTORY OF FALL ARMYWORMS IN MAIZE FARMING The Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) is today one of the most destructive pests in global maize production, but its origin traces back to the tropical regions of the Americas. For decades, it existed mainly in the United States,

Jose Santiago Jara Sarracino, a Mexican biology student, shared his project Agropip, a program dedicated to developing a biopesticide based on piperamides from black pepper to combat the fall armyworm, a major pest that causes significant yield losses in maize. It aims to

Anyone else finding common armyworm in cereals atm? #pestfactswa @GRDCWest

The M, X, and Z methods are simple scouting techniques used by farmers to monitor fall armyworm (FAW) infestation in maize fields. 1. M Method (Diagonal Monitoring) - Walk through the maize field in an M-shaped pattern.

New in @The_InnovationJ! Hybridization-driven genomic plasticity enhances the global invasion of fall armyworm. The global spread of fall armyworm (FAW) is driven by multiple introductions, extensive hybridization, and rapid local adaptation. These evolutionary mechanisms have

A change of Govt would augur well for the Indian Farmers 🙏 The drones which were used by RSS to bomb the #FarmersProtest in February 2024 would become widely available for Agricultural use. 👏 The Persistent and relentless Fall armyworm attack this year on kharif maize which is

ICRISAT at the International Conference on Sustainable Management of Fall Armyworm (INCOFAW-2025), held from 26–29 November 2025 at KSNUAHS, Shivamogga, organized by Keladi Shivappa Nayaka University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences, Iruvakki, Karnataka. The conference

For nearly a decade, Fall Armyworm (FAW) has threatened Zimbabwe's food security. This invasive pest feeds on maize, sorghum & other cereals, causing yield losses of up to 58%. Farmers, we urge you to adequately prepare for the fight with FAW this season! #FarmersFirstChoice

For years, Kenyan farmers faced devastating losses from the fall armyworm 🐛 and frequent droughts. Maize, the country’s staple food, became harder to grow ,threatening food security for millions. In 2023, Kenya approved enhanced maize for commercial planting.

Here is our first beautiful visitor of the night: the white-speck moth! (Also called the common armyworm!) 🖤 They were fluttering their wings so hard!

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