10
Nov
Latest African Armyworm Forecast from ETOP – 10th Nov 2015
SYNOPSIS:
African armyworm activities were not reported during October.
CURRENT SITUATION:
African armyworm activities were absent in all outbreak areas in October(IRLCO-CSA, OFDA/AELGA).
FORECAST UNTIL MID-SEP 2015:
The Armyworm outbreak season may occur in areas where rains have already commenced, particularly in Tanzania and Kenya.
African armyworm season will commence in the IRLCO-CSA member-countries at the foot hills of the seasonal rains 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).