NDLI: Managing a transboundary pest: the fall armyworm on maize in Africa

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Managing a transboundary pest: the fall armyworm on maize in Africa

Content Provider	Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR)
Author	Otim, M.H. Fiaboe, K. Akello, J. Mudde, B. Obonyom, A.T. Bruce, Anani Yaovi Opio, W.A. Chinwada, P. Hailu, A. Paparu, P.
Description	The fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda J.E Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) invaded Africa in 2016, and has since spread to all countries in sub-Saharan Africa, causing devastating effects on mainly maize and sorghum. The rapid spread of this pest is aided by its high reproductive rate, high migration ability, wide host range and adaptability to different environments, among others. Since its introduction, many governments purchased and distributed pesticides for emergency control, with minimal regard to their efficacy. In this chapter, we review efforts towards managing this pest, highlight key challenges, and provide our thoughts on considerations for sustainable management of the pest.
Related Links	https://cgspace.cgiar.org/items/6401430c-795b-429f-a5ae-3c09a56e90c8
File Format	PDF
DOI	10.5772/intechopen.96637
Language	English
Publisher	IntechOpen
Publisher Place	London, UK
Access Restriction	Open
Rights License	CC-BY-3.0
Subject Keyword	Agriculture for Nutrition and Health Roots, Tubers and Bananas Natural Resource Management Plant Production & Health Agroecology Parasitoids Pesticides Spodoptera Frugiperda Zea Mays Maize Subsaharan Africa Agronomy Food Security Pests OF Plants Plant Breeding Plant Health Plant Production
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Chapter
Subject	Agronomy and Crop Science Food Science Plant Science

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