New Publication: Wolbachia bacteria make armyworms more susceptible to SpexNPV baculovirus
The journal “Ecology Letters” has published an article reporting the effects of a symbiotic bacterium called Wolbachia on the susceptibility of African... Read More
Southern Africa: SADC Food Security Early Warning System
SOUTHERN AFRICA: Armyworm outbreaks that were reported earlier in the season in several countries in the region have largely been contained. These... Read More
New Publication: Controlling armyworm and other African crop pests using locally-available natural products
The journal “Food Security” has published online an article that discusses the potential for harnessing natural products for the biological control of... Read More
LESOTHO: Armyworm Outbreaks Reported
LESOTHO: Since late January 2013 an African armyworm outbreak has been reported in Lesotho. So far 8 districts of a total of... Read More
Armyworm Summit
December 23rd 2012: A team of experts met at the Zambian Vice-President’s residence to discuss the current armyworm crisis in the country.... Read More