Fall armyworm information in corn

Fall armyworm
Fall armyworm mobile

Fight
Fall Armyworm

Learn how chevron_right

All about Fall Armyworm: An emerging threat to corn

  • check Start early protection to manage the pest effectively
  • check Fall Armyworm can impact corn yields up to 50%, if not managemed timely
  • check Syngenta offers scientific well tested crop program to manage Fall Armyworm
Fall Armyworm damage

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

Spodoptera Frugiperda
Spodoptera Frugiperda

How to Identify Fall Armyworm?

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

Fall Armyworm Facts

Fall Armyworm moth
They can travel 100-200 km/ night
Fall Armyworm eggs
Each female lays up to 2000 eggs
Fall Armyworm in corn
More generations in one season
Fall Armyworm Larva
The larva feeds the most during the last larval stage
Fall Armyworm Caterpillar
Old caterpillars are difficult to control

What Growers Say

Corn Grower in India
format_quote

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

-Hanmantrao Kadam, Malshiras Solapur

format_quote
Corn Farmer in India
format_quote

"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

format_quote
Farmer in corn yield
format_quote

"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

format_quote
chevron_left
chevron_right

How to Manage