• Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) is an invasive agricultural pest, which first hit West Africa in 2016 and quickly spread across the continent.
• Experts have now found that the pest’s impact on maize yields is no longer as severe as initially feared.
• An integrated pest management approach, prioritizing nontoxic control measures, is the best way to tackle the infestation, improve yields and protect human health, according to experts.

Source: Agroecological solutions better than pesticides in fighting fall armyworm, experts say