Fall Amyworm
Common Name
--Scientific Name
Spodoptera frugiperda
Issue
Insect
Causes
--Prevention
Intercropping maize with drought-resistant greenleaf desmodium. Deep ploughing to expose larvae to sun and to predators. Plant varieties with hask cover.
Control
Biological- Use of parasitic Hymenoptera to act as larval parasitoids. Using ash and chilli powder to control fall amy worms. Spraying plant extracts.