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Understanding Fall Armyworm (FAW) – Spodoptera frugiperda

Year of publication 2020

Place of publication Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar ;

Pages 6p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

Series number 1

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) This brochure is a complete guide for maize farmers to fight Fall Armyworm. It's composed of the updated information to manage FAW in the fields including identification of FAW, importance of FAW scouting and monitoring and how to do systematic scouting in the fields, roles of beneficial insects, low cost and affordable cultural practices, recommended insecticides by Plant Protection Division, Department of Agriculture and the safe use of Pesticides. It is dedicated to farmers and extension personnel from the Department of Agriculture, Myanmar.

Language English

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