EPPO Global Database

Spodoptera frugiperda(LAPHFR)

Distribution details in Israel

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2022: Present, restricted distribution
Pest status declared by NPPO: Present: only in some areas (Western Negev, Bet Shaan valley) (2020-08)
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2020/161) : first report in commercial maize (Zea mays) crops in Southern Israel in Western Negev, and later in Northern Israel in the Bet Shaan valley. Under official control.
References
* NPPO of Israel (2020-08).

* Horowitz AR, Guzmzn C, Sadeh D, Mondaca LL, Shi R, Sarig S (2022) Insecticide resistance management for fall armyworm in maize fields of Israel. Agrofor International Journal 7(2), 95-101.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Egypt Present, widespread view...
Jordan Present, restricted distribution view...
Lebanon Present, no details view...
Syria Present, restricted distribution view...