Lepidoptera
South Africa’s Battle With Armyworms
South African farmers are battling an alien armyworm invasion that has already caused devastation on their crops. The...
On A South African Farm, Despair Over Armyworm Attack
Peeling back the maize plant's leaves reveals a small brown caterpillar -- an armyworm that writhes as it burrows into...
Emergency UN Meeting In Harare Over Armyworm Outbreak
International experts will hold emergency talks in Harare on Tuesday to tackle an outbreak of crop-eating "armyworm"...
Fall Armyworms Invade Maize Farms At Afari and Obuasi
The plant protection and regulatory services directorate of the Food and Agriculture Ministry has confirmed the...
Fall Armyworm ‘threatens African Farmers’ Livelihoods’
Scientists are calling for urgent action to halt the spread of a pest that is destroying maize crops and spreading...
AFCON 2017: Ivory Coast Head Coach Dussuyer Resigns
Ivory Coast’s head coach Michel Dussuyer resigned on Sunday following his shock exit from the 2017 Africa Cup of...
Armyworms Invade Farms In Akatsi North District
Famine looms in the Akatsi North district of the Volta Region as farmers are battling an armyworm infestation on their...
16 People Killed In Dr Congo Over Caterpillar Tax
The insects are harvested from trees, smoked and often eaten with sauce. At least 16 people have been killed in...