Fall armyworm research, development and extension for horticulture

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Macquarie University researchers, led by Dr Vivian Mendez, are advancing fall armyworm (FAW) pheromone blends under Hort Innovation project AS21000. They evaluated four commercial lures across 30 sites in four Australian states to monitor FAW seasonality and population abundance while minimizing by-catch. Preliminary results show regional differences in lure efficacy. Using chemical analysis, the team aims to optimize lure performance by refining pheromone components.