Fall Amyworm

Common Name

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Scientific Name

Spodoptera frugiperda

Issue

Insect

Causes

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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.