Latest African Armyworm Forecast from IRLCO-CSA – 1st Apr 2016

SYNOPSIS:
There were no reports of African armyworm (Spodoptera exempta, Walker) outbreaks in any IRCO-CSA member countries in the last month.
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CURRENT SITUATION:

There were no reports of Armyworm outbreaks in any of the IRLCO-CSA Member Countries. Outbreaks may still occur in Kenya and Tanzania, but not elsewhere.

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OUTLOOK (Apr 2016 – Jun 2016):

The Armyworm outbreak season is coming to an end in Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe. There is therefore, very low likelihood of Armyworm outbreaks occurring in these countries.

The Armyworm outbreak season continues in Kenya and Tanzania. Trap operators in these countries are advised to service their traps, monitor and send moth catches to the village/national forecasting personnel.

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CREDIT:

This forecast is issued by the International Red Locust Control Organisation for Central and Southern Africa, with thanks to The Director at IRLCO-CSA and contributions by staff of Plant Protection units in its Member Countries. Learn more about IRLCO-CSA