![]() ![]() ![]() Last year, Ghanaian farmers experienced an estimated 45 per cent loss and in Zambia there was 40 per cent loss from the destructive pest. Researchers have identified a number of pesticides derived from natural materials such as animals, plants, bacteria, and certain minerals – also known as biopesticides – that are safe, sustainable and effective against the fall armyworm in Africa.įall armyworm is devastating crops across the continent. Garlic, oranges, chillies and sex pheromones are among the potentially viable natural control measures that could be used against fall armyworm, according to a study. Could be used to replace chemical treatments.Effective natural products include garlic, chillies, orange oil and sex pheromones. ![]()
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