Fall Armyworm in NSW
Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) is an insect pest that was first detected in NSW in 2020. It has since been detected in all key summer cropping regions of NSW, including the North Coast, Northern Tablelands, North West, Hunter, South East, Central West, Riverina and Murray Local Land Services regions.
Populations of fall armyworm have already been established in northern Western Australia, Northern Territory and Queensland since first being identified in Australia in early 2020.
This insect pest is a serious threat to a wide range of industries including grain, rice, cotton, vegetables and sugarcane. Early detection is vital to minimising the spread and impacts of fall armyworm in NSW.
April 2024