

Nov 111 min read


The ASEAN Fall Armyworm (FAW) & Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Action Plan Innovation and Knowledge Hub is a meeting place for all those people who want to effectively control FAW across Southeast Asia and build more resilient and sustainable farming systems within the region based on IPM approaches.
The Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) was first reported in Southeast Asia in late 2018 in Thailand and Myanmar. It has since rapidly spread, and its presence is now confirmed across the region. The pest, which has many host plant species, can cause major damage, particularly to maize crops.
FAW crop damage and associated livelihood impacts present a serious issue for regional food security and the sustainable livelihoods of millions of smallholder farmers. Now this pest is endemic in the region, management is focused on monitoring and control rather than eradication.
The ASEAN FAW Action Plan acknowledges the generous support of our Lead Partners who are taking a major role in supporting the implementation of the Action Plan towards improved integrated pest management practices and effective control of Fall Armyworm across Southeast Asia.




We would like to thank Croplife Asia for its generous support towards developing this communication portal.