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| Effect Of Push - Pull Technology Options for Management of the Fall Armyworm on Damage, Growth and Yield of Maize a case study of mubende District
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Dr Ariyo Gracious Kazaara, Kobusigye Prudence, Kaziro Nicholas
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Abstract:
One of the most significant food and economic crops for both commercial agriculture and many rural farm families in Africa is maize, Zea mays L. Nonetheless, smallholder farmers who primarily use crop farming farming systems produce a significant amount. Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), sometimes known as the fall armyworm, is an ecologically significant pest that mostly targets maize and other graminaceous crops in its native tropical and subtropical America. Yet, there are approximately 100 plant species in 27 families that make up its host range. The adult moths can travel more than 100 kilometres in a single night, making it a well-known migratory pest that travels sporadically and over great distances. The larvae of the autumn armyworm feed on young leaf whorls, ears, and tassels, severely damaging maize and occasionally causing yield loss. However, factors including the planting season, location, cultivar planted, and local cultural practices in and around the field all affect how much damage is done. Despite being able to achieve a 40% level of control, synthetic pesticides have been used by farmers to combat this insect. Nevertheless, these chemicals are also thought to be detrimental to humans and the environment. The use of pesticides is eliminated through push-pull technology, which is environmentally friendly.
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