Integrated prevention and control method for Fall Armyworm

This handbook is composed of six chapters. Chapter (1) - How fall armyworm spread to Myanmar, efforts made by the Department of Agriculture, Crop Protection Division for emergency control of fall armyworm. Chapter (2) - Identification characteristics of fall armyworm and damage symptoms, damage to maize crops at different growth stages. Chapter (3) - The most important methods in integrated control of fall armyworm: field inspection, monitoring, and scouting techniques. Chapter (4) - About beneficial friends (natural enemies). Chapter (5) - Discusses effective and low‑cost control methods for fall armyworm.

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Title Integrated prevention and control method for Fall Armyworm
Description This handbook is composed of six chapters. Chapter (1) - How fall armyworm spread to Myanmar, efforts made by the Department of Agriculture, Crop Protection Division for emergency control of fall armyworm. Chapter (2) - Identification characteristics of fall armyworm and damage symptoms, damage to maize crops at different growth stages. Chapter (3) - The most important methods in integrated control of fall armyworm: field inspection, monitoring, and scouting techniques. Chapter (4) - About beneficial friends (natural enemies). Chapter (5) - Discusses effective and low‑cost control methods for fall armyworm.
Agroecology Category
  • Integrated systems
  • Biodiversity
  • Knowledge and values
Agroecology Keyword
  • Biodiversity protection
  • Habitat
  • Local breeds and species
Contributing organisations DoA
Author
Year 2020
Type of document Training & education
Language Myanmar
Country Myanmar
Administrative Level 1
Administrative Level 2
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