Seasonal Dynamics of the Alien Invasive Insect Pest <i>Spodoptera frugiperda</i> Smith (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Manica Province, Central Mozambique

Seasonal Dynamics of the Alien Invasive Insect Pest <i>Spodoptera frugiperda</i> Smith (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Manica Province, Central Mozambique

The alien invasive insect pest <i>Spodoptera frugiperda </i>Smith (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), commonly referred to as fall armyworm (FAW), is causing significant losses to maize production in Africa since its detection in 2016. Despite being the primary insect pest of the main food crop in...

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Main Authors: Albasini Caniço, António Mexia, Luisa Santos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
fall armyworm
cropping season
population density
infestation
smallholder farmers
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/11/8/512

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