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Enhancing Europe’s readiness for managing fall armyworm, an invasive pest threat

The fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, is one of the major insect invaders in maize production regions worldwide. Over the last decade, this American-origin caterpillar has invaded Africa and Asia, whilst heavily impacting yields. In some countries, food security has been challenged. In other countries, the sudden heavy use of pesticides to control this invasive has created health and environmental problems. The pest has now started to migrate into Europe which is causing concern. Fall armyworm is a new pest to Europe, so the expectation is to use pesticides to control it. This collaborative project aims to improve the preparedness of European agricultural actors through safer and more sustainable control practices.

Sustainable management of fall armyworm in smallholder farming: the role of a multi-channel information campaign in Rwanda

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Comparative effects of biopesticides on fall armyworm management and larval parasitism rates in northern Ghana

The outbreak of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, in Africa has led…