Fall Armyworm in India - Impact on Corn and Pest Management

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Fall Armyworm Damage

Fall Armyworm attacks all parts of the plant at any crop stage
The damage evolves very fast - becoming irreversible
Fall Armyworm yield losses can amount up to 60%
In the initial crop stage, it damages the growing tip of the plant
Caterpillars feed on leaves, which affect the yield

How to Identify Fall Armyworm?

Green to pinkish, brown or black color
Inverted Y pattern between the eyes
Trapezoid pattern spots in each body segment

Fall Armyworm Facts

They can travel 100-200 km/ night

Each female lays up to 2000 eggs

More generations in one season

The larva feeds the most during the last larval stage

Old caterpillars are difficult to control

What Growers Say

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"We used Fortenza Duo, which gave the crop nice, uniform growth - with no worm in sight!"

-Hanmantrao Kadam, Malshiras Solapur

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"I used Fortenza Duo due to an increased number of Armyworms. It improved the seed's germination capacity and reduced worm incidence."

-Seema Shendge, Pandharpur Solapur

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"Last year I noticed Armyworms in my crop, so I used Fortenza Duo. There was no sign of Armyworm for 15-20 days. It gave excellent results and my maize yielded a healthier crop."

-Sandeep Mane-deshmukh, Akluj Solapur

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