Impact of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) (J.E. Smith) on small-scale maize farmers and its control strategies in the Limpopo province, South Africa

Impact of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) (J.E. Smith) on small-scale maize farmers and its control strategies in the Limpopo province, South Africa

South Africa experienced major outbreaks of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), causing direct damage by feeding on both vegetative and reproductive parts of host plant. The study was conducted to determine the level of impact of fall armyworm on small-scale...

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Main Authors: Mankwana C. Makgoba, Phumudzo P. Tshikhudo, Livhuwani R. Nnzeru, Rudzani A. Makhado
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2021-10-01
Series:Jàmbá
Subjects:
quarantine pest
spodoptera frugiperda
fall armyworm
maize
small-scale farmers
Online Access:https://jamba.org.za/index.php/jamba/article/view/1016

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https://jamba.org.za/index.php/jamba/article/view/1016

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