Fall armyworm update
The exotic pest fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) has been detected in the Burdekin in North Queensland.
This is not unexpected as fall armyworm is highly mobile.
The department is working with industry to find ways to address the serious threat posed by the fall armyworm moth and its larvae to Queensland’s agriculture industry.
Growers should have on-farm biosecurity measures to protect their crops from pests and diseases. More information is available at farmbiosecurity.com.au or biosecurity.qld.gov.au.
Producers who think that they may have come across fall armyworm are strongly encouraged to photograph and report suspect sightings to the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries on 13 25 23 or to their local biosecurity officer or extension officer.
More information, including the impacts and management advice for key crops, visit business.qld.gov.au/fallarmyworm.