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Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) in maize

Spodoptera frugiperda is an invasive noctuid that reached India in May 2018 and now occupies >90% of maize-growing area. ICAR-IIMR leads breeding and IPM research; recommendations include pheromone trapping, hand-collection of egg masses, sand+lime whorl application for young larvae, and rotation of emamectin benzoate, spinetoram and chlorantraniliprole.

Identification and biology

  • First India Report: May 2018, Karnataka
  • Spread: >90% of maize area within 16 months
  • Chemical Control: emamectin benzoate, spinetoram, chlorantraniliprole

See also: Maize Crop Overview, Rabi Yaasangi Maize, Hybrid Maize Variety Pioneer 3302, Hybrid Maize Variety Bayer Dekalb, Hybrid Maize Variety Syngenta Nk, Maize Tassel Cutting.

References

  1. Identification and Management of FAW - Vikaspedia. https://agriculture.vikaspedia.in/viewcontent/agriculture/crop-production/integrated-pest-managment/ipm-for-cerels/identification-and-management-of-fall-armyworm