Latest African Armyworm Forecast from ETOP – 7th Apr 2015

SYNOPSIS: African armyworm outbreaks were not reported in most of the IRLCO-CSA or DLCO-EA member states.

CURRENT SITUATION:
African armyworm (AAW) outbreaks were not reported in the southern outbreak areas, but activities are expected in the north-central outbreak regions in Tanzania and parts of Kenya (IRLCO-CSA, OFDA/AELGA).

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