High infestations of AAW were also reported in Muzarabani in Mashonaland Central, Zimbabwe. Logistical support is being provided by the MoA. The pest was reported attacking maize and sorghum and threatening pasture. FAW infestations were also likely to have caused mild damage to young maize in Kenya, Tanzania, and Mozambique.ĪAW outbreak was reported in Kilosa and Babati districts in Manyara region as well as Tanga, Mtwara and Lindi regions in Tanzania. Affected farmers carried out control with technical and material assistance from MoA. Moderate infestation was reported in Mashonaland East, Central, and Midlands Provinces in Zimbabwe. In Malawi, high pest infestations were reported in young maize pants in Thyolo, Mulanje and Phalombe districts of Blantyre Agriculture development Division. Infestations were also expected to have occurred elsewhere in SSA and other countries, but updates were not received.Īfrican Armyworm (AAW) ( Spodoptera exempta): AAW outbreaks were reported in Tanzania (Kilosa and Babati Districts) and Zimbabwe (Mashonaland Central Province).įAW infestations were reported in all the 10 Provinces of Zambia where 96,222 ha were reported affected. Control operations were carried out by the affected farmers with materials and technical assistance from the Ministries of Agriculture. Fall Armyworm (FAW) (Spodoptera frugiperda): High to moderate infestations of FAW were reported affecting young maize in Zambia, Malawi and Zimbabwe.
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