Fall army worm is one of emerging pest in Maize: Review article

Abstract

Fall armyworm, is one of the most important pest of lepidopteran family that feeds on different crops but it may causes major damage to the main crops of Madhya Pradesh like maize, rice, sorghum, sugarcane, wheat etc along with vegetable crops. It is native of Americas and was reported from Africa in the year 2016 when it caused major damage to maize. In the year 2018, S. frugiperda was reported for the first time in Indian subcontinent. It has been spread to different countries of the world and caused damage to maize crops. The favorable condition for its spread is found in Africa and Asian countries only. It is able to produce several generations in one season therefore, its growth rate is very high and because of this character it is very difficult to control in last stage.