EPPO Global Database

Spodoptera frugiperda(LAPHFR)

Distribution details in Jordan

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2020: Present, restricted distribution
First recorded in: 2020
Pest status declared by NPPO: Present in a limited area (North Shunah) (2020-09)
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2020/213) : first recorded in September 2020 in maize fields in the Northern Jordan Valley (North Shunah). No significant damage has been observed. Under official control.
References
* NPPO of Jordan (2020-09).

* IPPC website. Official Pest Reports – Jordan (JOR-04/1 of 2020-09-27) Report of first detection of Spodoptera frugiperda - Fall Armyworm (FAW) in Jordan. https://www.ippc.int/fr/countries/jordan/pestreports/2020/09/report-of-first-detection-of-spodoptera-frugiperda-fall-armyworm-faw-in-jordan-3/


Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Israel Present, restricted distribution view...
Saudi Arabia Present, restricted distribution view...
Syria Present, restricted distribution view...