Outbreak of Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) and Its Impact in Rwanda Agriculture Production

Agriculture is the major economic activity of the people of Rwanda, providing employment to about 86% of total population and contributing up to 47% of domestic goods and exports. Actual threats include outbreak of a new invasive insect pest, the fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda. In this review we describe the fall armyworm outbreak in African countries, particularly in Rwanda. An overview is given on available control options, management of the fall armyworm outbreak, and its implications in Rwanda. The information gathered will assist in controlling fall armyworm in newly invaded regions.

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