EPPO Global Database

Spodoptera frugiperda(LAPHFR)

Distribution details in Saudi Arabia

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2022: Present, restricted distribution
First recorded in: 2011
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2022/033) : first reported in October 2021. Low infestations were detected in maize crops in the governorates of Najran and Al-Kora. Under official control.
References
* IPPC News (2022-02-04) Fall armyworm detected in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. https://www.ippc.int/en/news/fall-armyworm-detected-in-the-kingdom-of-saudi-arabia/
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Jordan Present, restricted distribution view...
United Arab Emirates Present, restricted distribution view...
Yemen Present, no details view...