Latest African Armyworm Forecast from ETOP – 7th Dec 2015

SYNOPSIS:
African armyworm activities were not reported during November.

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

FORECAST UNTIL MID-SEP 2015:

Armyworm outbreaks will likely occur in Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Tanzania during the forecast period.

All trap operators are advised to replenish pheromone traps and CBAMFEW and non-CBAMFEW forecasters are advised to remain vigilant and report AAW detections on time (IRLCO-CSA, OFDA/AELGA).