Fall Armyworm Symposium--1988: Effect of Period and Level of Infestation of the Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera Frugiperda, on Irrigated Maize Yield
Abstract
The effect of period and level of infestation by the fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), on irrigated maize, Zea mays L., yield was determined. Two applications of the insecticide chlorpyriphos (336 g[ai]/ha) applied directly to the whorl produced yields equivalent to treatments with three applications. FAW infestation of 100% caused 45% yield reduction. A linear regression model (yield[g/plant] = 87.84 - 0.384 (% plants infested by FAW)) explained 46% of the yield variation. The economic injury level (EIL) was calculated as 2% of the plants infested. This low EIL is due to currently high subsidies provided pesticides in Nicaragua. The impact of pesticide subsidies on EIL's is discussed.Downloads
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