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Grace Kinyanjui1,2, Kahsay Tadesse Mawcha1,3, Lawrence Nkosikhona Malinga4,5
1Biopesticides Group, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Anzio Road, Observatory, Cape Town 7925, South Africa.
Abstract:
The African armyworm Spodoptera exempta (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) is a significant pest that affects cereal crops and pasture grasses in sub-Saharan Africa. This migratory pest causes extensive defoliation, which can result in significant yield losses, particularly in maize. This review focuses on the recent outbreaks of the African armyworm and identifies key factors contributing to its success across sub-Saharan Africa. Understanding these factors is essential for developing effective and sustainable pest management strategies. This review emphasizes the importance of innovative technologies and data-driven approaches in managing pest outbreaks and underscores the need to implement technology-enabled integrated pest management (IPM) strategies to control the African armyworm effectively.
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