First report of Spodoptera frugiperda in the Solomon Islands
In August 2021, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae – EPPO A2 List) was first found near Honiara city (Guadalcanal Island), Solomon Islands. Eradication was not considered technically feasible but phytosanitary measures will be taken to limit the spread and impact of the pest.
The pest status of Spodoptera frugiperda in the Solomon Islands is officially declared as: Present: not widely distributed and under official control.
Sources
IPPC website. Official Pest Reports – Solomon Islands (SLB-01/1 of 2021-10-06) Spodoptera frugiperda (fall armyworm) detections Solomon Islands. https://www.ippc.int/fr/countries/solomon-islands/pestreports/2021/10/spodoptera-frugiperda-fall-armyworm-detections-solomon-islands/