These pesky larvae (armyworm larvae is kind of another way to say armyworm caterpillar) can quickly devour large patches of grass, leaving behind brown grass and dead-looking areas that make it ...

She was referring to the fall armyworm, a caterpillar that feeds on plants and is becoming more common in Zimbabwe and other African countries, partly because of climate change. Kadirire's crops ...

The Fall Armyworm, the caterpillar stage of a moth, is a major pest in North and South America which crossed the Atlantic to West Africa in 2016 and rapidly spread across the continent. This project, ...

Fall armyworm is a highly invasive and destructive caterpillar, which if left unchecked, can increase in numbers increase rapidly due to the abundance of suitable host plants, its fast ...

The Florida Entomologist, Vol. 69, No. 3 (Sep., 1986), pp. 502-515 (14 pages) Biological control of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith), in areas of overwintering and throughout its ...

"Fall armyworm is easily confused with many other caterpillar pests so knowing your pest can help determine what approach will work best in your situation," the spokesperson said. "Homeowners and ...

Abigail Kadirire picks a dark green caterpillar with white stripes off a ragged and torn maize plant and puts it on her palm. She is clearly distressed. "This is the second time this farming ...

Drought saw millions go hungry in Zimbabwe last year Fall armyworm infestation now hitting maize yields Experts say early warnings, pesticides can fight invasion RUSHINGA, Zimbabwe – Abigail Kadirire ...