Fall Armyworm risk
Fall Armyworm on its way – be prepared!
It’s looking unlikely that Gippsland’s cooler spring will slow the arrival of Fall Armyworm.
Male fall armyworm moth (Image: Lyle Buss, University of Florida, Bugwood.org)
A recent update from NSW DPI is that Fall Armyworm larvae have been detected in maize crops as far south as Bega in the past couple of weeks.
Fall Armyworm damage to corn plants (Image: Queensland DAF)
AUSVEG have recently released a management guide for fall armyworm (FAW) which is now available online:
The guide discusses pest biology, damage and identification and provides guidance on crop monitoring techniques.
