EPPO Global Database

Spodoptera frugiperda(LAPHFR)

Distribution details in Eritrea

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2019: Present, restricted distribution
Comments
2019: FAW infestation is insignificant in the Northern Red Sea region except in a very limited area in Sheeb sub zone.
References
* Ministry of Agriculture of the State of Eritrea (2018). Eritrea: Crops are safe from Fall Army Worm infestation. In: Fall Army Worm Newsletter, https://www.ippc.int/static/media/files/countrynews/2018/08/10/FAW_Newsletter_August.pdf

* Ministry of Agriculture of the State of Eritrea (2019). Farmers of Foro sub zone avoid maize planting to tackle Fall Armyworm. In: Fall Army Worm and other pests Newsletter, issue 8, January 2019
https://www.ippc.int/static/media/files/countrynews/2019/02/24/FAW_Newsletter_Jan_2019.pdf
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Ethiopia Present, no details view...
Sudan Present, no details view...