Fall Armyworm wreaks havoc across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
TNN / Dec 30, 2018, 08:57 (IST)
Fall Armyworm (FAW), an invasive crop-eating pest is a native of North America and can feed on 80 plant species. It was first spotted in Karnataka in July 2018 Kharif season and now has affected maize crop in seven states. Presently, it is seen on maize and is affecting paddy and grasses. When maize is unavailable, it affects other crops. The pest has a high production rate of 1,000 eggs per female.