Latest African Armyworm Forecast from ETOP – 8th Oct 2015

SYNOPSIS:
African armyworm situation remained calm in all outbreak areas in September and some activities are expected during the forecast period.

CURRENT SITUATION:
African armyworm activities were absent in all outbreak areas in September
(IRLCO-CSA, OFDA/AELGA).

FORECAST UNTIL MID-OCT 2015:
The African armyworm season will commence at the foot hills of the seasonal rain in the IRLCO-CSA member-countries at the foothills of the seasonal rain due to start from late October into November. All trap operators and forecasters are advised to replenish pheromone traps for timely monitoring (IRLCO-CSA, OFDA/AELGA).