
Fall armyworm - Wikipedia
The fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) is a species in the order Lepidoptera and one of the species of the fall armyworm moths distinguished by their larval life stage. The term "armyworm" can refer to several species, often describing the large …
Global Action for Fall Armyworm Control | Food and Agriculture ...
Sustainable FAW management will preserve the food and nutrition security of 600 million people worldwide. Prevention, preparedness and response guidelines for spodoptera frugiperda published FAO and partners support capacity development and …
Global Action for Fall Armyworm Control - Food and Agriculture …
What is the fall armyworm (FAW)? The fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) is an insect pest that feeds on more than 80 plant species, damaging economically important cultivated cereals such as maize, sorghum, millet and wheat, plus vegetable crops and cotton.
FAO Global Action for Fall Armyworm (FAW) Control
Fall Armyworm (FAW) has increasingly spread around the world over the last few years, affecting many countries in Africa, the Near East, Asia and the Pacific. As a result of its rapid and inexorable spread, the pest became soon a threat to global food security and the livelihoods of millions of smallholder families all over the world.
Pests that can be confused with FAW Cotton bollworm (Figure 5) often shows a similar pattern of dots on its back, but its head is usually paler. Although it can also also have an upside-down Y-shaped mark, this is usually a similar colour to the rest of the head. Unlike fall armyworm, these caterpillars feel rough to the touch due to tiny spines.
FAW map | Global Action for Fall Armyworm Control | Food and ...
Map of the worldwide spread of fall armyworm since 2016 (as of July 2024). This map was compiled using information from a range of sources, including the European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization (EPPO), FAO, International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), and national governments.
Identification of a fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda ... - Nature
2022年1月18日 · The fall armyworm [FAW, Spodoptera frugiperda (J E Smith)], a moth native to America, has spread throughout the world since it was first discovered in Africa in 2016.
About Fall Armyworm - International Plant Protection Convention
Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) is a polyphagous insect that feeds mainly on maize and more than 80 other crops, including wheat, sorghum, millet, sugarcane, vegetable crops and cotton. FAW is a global threat to food security, impacting food production and …
Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda), FAW, is an insect pest that feeds on more than 80 crop species, causing damage to economically important cultivated cereals such as maize, rice, sorghum, and also to legumes as well as vegetable crops and cotton.
CABI Compendium: Invasive Species - Fall armyworm - CABI …
2019年5月24日 · Fall armyworm in Asia: a guide for integrated pest management. Fall armyworm field handbook: identification and management. The new invasive Fall Armyworm (FAW) in South Africa. Is radio an effective method for delivering actionable information for responding to emerging pest threats? A case study of fall armyworm campaign in Zambia.