Fall Armyworm
Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda was detected in Australia for the first time in January 2020 and a warning was issued to grain growers to inspect crops for signs of the pest\u2019s presence. \n\nThe larval stage of the moth is similar in appearance to many caterpillars already present in agricultural and horticultural crops and can cause severe economical damage, even total crop destruction. \n\nAt the 2020 Grains Research Update at Goondiwindi principle entomologist with Queensland\u2019s Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Melina Miles provided background to the Fall Armyworm\u2019s detection in Queensland, explained what damage to look for and described what features identify this caterpillar from the many other caterpillar pests commonly found in Australia. \n\nContact: \nMelina Miles \nQueensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries \n203 Tor St, Toowoomba, Qld\nmelina.miles@daf.qld.gov.au \n\nUseful Resources: \n\nFAW identification https://bit.ly/3d66KqR \nReport sightings to the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline 1800 084 881\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices