Dear Colleagues,
It is in the public domain that Fall Armyworms (FAW) have continued to cause devastating effects on farmers' economic livelihoods in Africa since the outbreak was reported in 2016. Chemical control was indeed the first resort after the outbreak, and a lot of resources were spent on procuring pesticides.
Agricultural researchers have not folded their hands to figure out what other best methods could be economically viable in controlling this pest. Different control methods such as using natural enemies, neem-based products, legume-maize intercropping, sand and ash have been used to try and contain the FAW, bringing the whole array of technologies into what is called FAW Integrated Pest Management. To learn more, follow the story below; https://www.ccardesa.org/maize-legume-intercropping-fall-armyworm-fight…
Thank you for your support!
It is in the public domain that Fall Armyworms (FAW) have continued to cause devastating effects on farmers' economic livelihoods in Africa since the outbreak was reported in 2016. Chemical control was indeed the first resort after the outbreak, and a lot of resources were spent on procuring pesticides.
Agricultural researchers have not folded their hands to figure out what other best methods could be economically viable in controlling this pest. Different control methods such as using natural enemies, neem-based products, legume-maize intercropping, sand and ash have been used to try and contain the FAW, bringing the whole array of technologies into what is called FAW Integrated Pest Management. To learn more, follow the story below; https://www.ccardesa.org/maize-legume-intercropping-fall-armyworm-fight…
Thank you for your support!
