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August 21, 2025Journal of Plant SciencesOpen Access

Distribution, Epidemiology, Economic Importance and Management of Fall Armyworm iSpodoptera frugiperda/i (IJ E SMITH/I) on Maize Production in Ethiopia

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DADinku AnegaZBZemed Birhane

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Overview

Analysis reveals significant economic losses due to fall armyworm in maize, highlighting the need for integrated pest management and farmer education.

Key Points

  • Fall armyworm causes yield losses between 20% and over 70%, severely affecting smallholder farmers in Ethiopia.
  • Research from 2019 to 2025 shows fall armyworm distribution affects maize output across various agroecological zones.
  • Integrated Pest Management strategies combining cultural, mechanical, biological, and chemical controls are most effective.
  • Challenges such as low farmer awareness and pesticide resistance hinder effective fall armyworm management efforts.

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Anega et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af5707ad7bf08b1eaddbbahttps://doi.org/10.11648/j.jps.20251304.12
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