The fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith, 1797), is a serious pest of
several crops, particularly maize and other cereals. It has long been known as a pest in the …

The fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda, is one of the most important invasive
pests worldwide, resulting in considerable losses in host crops. FAW comprises two genetic …

The fall armyworm of maize, Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith)(Lepidoptera; Noctuidae) is
capable of causing a 100% yield loss due to its unforeseen occurrence from the seedling to …

Fall armyworm (FAW) is a new invasive pest that is causing devastating effects on maize
production and threatening the livelihoods of millions of poor smallholders across sub …

Crop pests and diseases (CPDs) are emerging threats to global food security, but trends in
the occurrence of pests and diseases remain largely unknown due to the lack of …

Invasive species are a prominent feature of global change. Aside from their direct impacts on
biodiversity and ecosystem functioning, invasive crop pests routinely trigger environmentally …

Since 2016, fall armyworm (FAW) has threatened sub-Saharan 'Africa's fragile food systems
and economic performance. Yet, there is limited evidence on this transboundary pest's …

Simple Summary Fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, is an invasive moth species and
one of the most destructive pests of maize. It is native to the Americas but recently invaded …

The fall armyworm (FAW) is native to the Americas. It has invaded more than 100 countries
worldwide since its first observation in West Africa in 2016. FAW is a highly polyphagous …

Fall armyworm [Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith); FAW] invasion has exacerbated maize
(Zea mays L.) crop yield losses in sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA), already threatened by other …