Latest African Armyworm Forecast from ETOP – 4th May 2015

SYNOPSIS: Significant African armyworm outbreaks were not reported in IRLCO-CSA or DLCO-EA member states. Outbreaks in Kenya and northern Tanzania likely.

CURRENT SITUATION:
Significant African armyworm outbreaks were not reported in the IRLCO-CSA or DLCO-EA member states during April (IRLCO-CSA).

FORECAST UNTIL MID-APR 2015:
Armyworm outbreaks will likely occur in Kenya and northern Tanzania during the forecast period (IRLCO-CSA, OFDA/AELGA).