Conflict in the Middle East could hamper Iran’s response to the devastating crop pest, fall armyworm, experts warn.
LUSAKA, Jan 17 (Reuters) - A maize pest that has devastated crops in southern Africa is a South American species which is harder to detect and eradicate than its African counterpart, agriculture ...
The fall armyworm life cycle can span 30 to 90 days, depending on temperature. It moves through six larval stages, called instars, reaching up to 1 1/2 inches long at maturity. Most damage from fall ...