Tucker, M.R. (1993) Weather and the epidemiology of the African Armyworm (Spodoptera exempta) (NRI Bulletin 58). [Working Paper]

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Abstract

Armyworm reports and weather records for eastern Africa were analysed for armyworm seasons from 1972-88. Relationships between the frequency and distribution of outbreaks and weather (especially wind and rainfall) were summarized for each season separately and compared between seasons. The work reported in this bulletin will enable armyworm forecasters in eastern Africa to compare present and past seasons, predict how seasons might develop, and improve forecasts. The results are being used to assess the economic viability of strategic control.

Item Type:	Working Paper
Additional Information:	[1] ISBN: 0 85954 346-3 [2] Acknowledgement: This work has only been possible with the help of many organizations and individuals. I would like to thank the Directors and staff of the Kenya National Agricultural Research Centre, Muguga, and Pest Control Services, Tengeru, for making armyworm data freely available, especially: Mr P. 0. Odiyo, Regional Armyworm Forecaster, and staff at the Kenya Armyworm Forecasting Unit; Mr G. Mallya and staff at the Tanzania Armyworm Forecasting Unit, Pest Control Services, Arusha; and Mr A. Mushi, Assistant Commis ioner for Agriculture at the Tanzania Ministry of Agriculture. I am grateful to the Directors and staff of the Kenya Meteorological Department, the Tanzania Meteorological Directorate and the Ethiopian Meteorological Services Agency for making weather data freely available. In addition, I would like to thank the Director-General and staff, of the Desert Locust Control Organization for Eastern Africa (DLCO-EA), especially staff of the DLCO-EA Regional Armyworm Project, to which I was attached for much ofthis work. Dr D. J. W. Rose, until June 1990, leader of the Regional Armyworm Project, and Mr D. E. Pedgley, NRI, initiated and supported this work throughout. I gratefully acknowledge the assistance and advice of all those at NRI and elsewhere who have commented on the various drafts of this bulletin. Finally, this work is printed with the approval of the Director of NRI and Director-General of DLCO-EA.
Uncontrolled Keywords:	African Armyworm, epidemiology, weather, spodoptera exempta, Eastern Africa, Africa, outbreak, migration, moths, Kenya, Tanzania, pest control
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group:	Faculty of Engineering & Science > Natural Resources Institute Faculty of Engineering & Science > Natural Resources Institute > Agriculture, Health & Environment Department Faculty of Engineering & Science
Related URLs:	Organisation
Last Modified:	27 Nov 2019 15:37
URI:	http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/11086

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