Invasiveness, biology, ecology, and management of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda

M Kenis, G Benelli, A Biondi, PA Calatayud, R Day… - 2022 - ore.exeter.ac.uk
The fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith, 1797), is a serious pest of
several crops, particularly maize and other cereals. It has long been known as a pest in the …

[HTML][HTML] Sustainable Management of Invasive Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda

RM Kumar, BG Gadratagi, V Paramesh, P Kumar… - Agronomy, 2022 - mdpi.com
The fall armyworm of maize, Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith)(Lepidoptera; Noctuidae) is
capable of causing a 100% yield loss due to its unforeseen occurrence from the seedling to …

Spread and impact of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda JE Smith) in maize production areas of Kenya

H De Groote, SC Kimenju, B Munyua, S Palmas… - Agriculture, ecosystems …, 2020 - Elsevier
Fall armyworm (FAW), one of the most important pests of maize in Latin America, suddenly
appeared in Africa in 2016 and spread rapidly. Estimates of crop losses due to FAW are …

Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) management by smallholders.

AJ Hruska - CABI Reviews, 2019 - cabidigitallibrary.org
The fall armyworm (FAW)(Spodoptera frugiperda) is a crop pest species that has become
global, having spread from its native American distribution to Africa and Asia since 2016. Its …

Cereal production in Africa: the threat of certain pests and weeds in a changing climate—a review

J Benjamin, O Idowu, OK Babalola, EV Oziegbe… - Agriculture & Food …, 2024 - Springer
Cereals are the most cultivated and traded crops for food, feed, and industrial uses
worldwide. Among other producing regions, Africa hosts 27% of the world's total cereal …

Parasitoid Complex of Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, in Ghana and Benin

LK Agboyi, G Goergen, P Beseh, SA Mensah… - Insects, 2020 - mdpi.com
The fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, a moth originating from the American continent,
has recently invaded most African countries, where it is seriously threatening food security …

[HTML][HTML] Understanding smallholders' responses to fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) invasion: evidence from five African countries

JA Tambo, MK Kansiime, I Mugambi… - Science of the Total …, 2020 - Elsevier
Fall armyworm (FAW) is a new invasive pest that is causing devastating effects on maize
production and threatening the livelihoods of millions of poor smallholders across sub …

Farmer perception of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiderda JE Smith) and farm‐level management practices in Zambia

MK Kansiime, I Mugambi, I Rwomushana… - Pest management …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
BACKGROUND This paper documents farmer perceptions and management practices for
fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiderda JE Smith), providing a baseline for the development …

[HTML][HTML] Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda Infestations in East Africa: Assessment of Damage and Parasitism

B Sisay, J Simiyu, E Mendesil, P Likhayo, G Ayalew… - Insects, 2019 - mdpi.com
The fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda, threatens maize production in Africa. A
survey was conducted to determine the distribution of FAW and its natural enemies and …

Bioecology of fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith), its management and potential patterns of seasonal spread in Africa

S Niassy, MK Agbodzavu, E Kimathi, B Mutune… - PloS one, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith) has rapidly spread in sub-Saharan Africa
(SSA) and has emerged as a major pest of maize and sorghum in the continent. For effective …