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.
Bites and Insights: Being Prepared for Fall Armyworm (FAW)
This video provided fall armyworm identification, monitoring, and management.
FAW moth catches from pheromone traps
Bowen (North Queensland) FAW moth catches
Updated: 13 May, 2025
The average pheromone trap catches recorded 168.25 moths (count per trap in a week).
FAW counts from pheromone traps set up at Bowen Research Facility have increased to levels typical for this time of year.
Gatton (South East Queensland) FAW moth catches
Updated: 29 April, 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 between January and February 2024.
Weekly moths catch:26 / week
Tenthill (South East Queensland) FAW moth catches
Updated: 29 April, 2025
A pheromone trap baited with Pherolure was deployed at Tenthill, Lockyer Valley, in February 2025 during the sweet corn growing season.
Weekly male moth catch: 34 / week
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.
