AFRICAN ARMYWORM OUTBREAK
- WRSA
- Feb 25
- 1 min read
25 February 2025
An outbreak of African armyworm (Spodoptera exempta) has been reported in Limpopo and surrounding areas, including Groblersdal, Carolina, Badplaas, Pretoria North, and Bronkhorstspruit.
Key Concerns:
• Feeds on grasses and grains (e.g., maize, millet). • Pasture damage (e.g., kikuyu grass can release toxic compounds harmful to livestock). • Control options include synthetic pyrethroids (cost considerations) and natural predators.
Report sightings of african armyworm with the following information to the below numbers:
The locality of infestation (district, farm name);
Size of infestation (number of hectares);
Crop infested;
Your name and a contact number.
Hiresh Ramanand: 082 497 6975
Dr. Gerhard Verdoorn: 082 446 8946
Vuyokazi Jongwana: 060 718 4357 (DALRRD Official)
Khuliso Gangashe: 067 410 6103 (DALRRD Official)
Stay alert and act swiftly to protect crops and livestock.
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