ICAR - NATIONAL BUREAU OF AGRICULTURAL INSECT RESOURCES
(INDIAN COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH)
BIPM ON FAW
ICAR - NATIONAL BUREAU OF AGRICULTURAL INSECT RESOURCES
(INDIAN COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH)
BIPM ON FAW
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Pest List
Fall armyworm
Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) is a new invasive pest in India, damaging maize crop. The caterpillars mainly feed on young maize plants, cobs and tassel.
They have also been recorded causing damage on sorghum and pearl millet (Bajra).