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Download southern armyworm9/22/2023 This study reviews existing literature to assess how birds, bats, parasitoids, and generalist predators’ control FAW infestation, as well as the role of forest or tree cover in natural enemy mediated pest control of FAW in maize in southern Africa. Although scientific evidence suggests that natural enemy-mediated predation can potentially reduce FAW infestation, the effectiveness of natural enemies such as birds, bats, parasitoids, and generalist predators on FAW is poorly understood. It threatens the livelihoods and food security of smallholder farmers in the region by negatively impacting maize yield. The fall armyworm (FAW, Spodoptera frugiperda) is a major crop pest in southern Africa. 2International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), Southern Africa Regional Office, Harare, Zimbabwe.1Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences, Faculty of Forestry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada. Borah 1*, Frédéric Baudron 2 and Terry C.
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