Fall armyworm research, development and extension for horticulture
Video
IPM for fall armyworm: Experiences from Africa
Accessing the webinar recording on fall armyworm push-pull, where African researchers shared their experiences with the Australian researchers.
Cross-industry collaboration key for Fall armyworm
Dr Melina Miles, Principal Entomologist with the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries. Source: AUSVEG_AustralianGrower_WINTER_2024.pdf
Webinar recording: Fall armyworm preparing for the season
This webinar provided horticulture and broadacre agronomists and growers about preparing for fall armyworm
Breeding for fall armyworm resistance in maize: an update
An update on Fall armyworm resistance breeding program at CIMMYT was presented to the QDAF and other Australian researchers by Dr BM Prasanna.
FAW moth catches from pheromone traps
Bowen (North Queensland) FAW moth catches
Updated: 28 January, 2025
Average pheromone trap catches recorded 12.75 moths (count per trap in a week).
Lockyer Valley (South East Queensland) FAW moth catches
Updated: 17th January, 2025
Various peak values have been recorded, with most occurring during the warm weather season. Since the initiation of the trapping program, the highest number of male moths collected on traps was reported between January and February 2024.
East Gippsland (Victoria) FAW moth catches
Updated: 1 May 2024
The highest moth catches were observed in March and April 2024, likely due to warmer weather and the primary growing season for host crops, which encouraged increased pest presence.
