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Can a newly discovered soil fungus stop the devastating African armyworm when chemicals have failed?

The African armyworm is a highly destructive migratory pest that damages maize, sorghum, millet and sugarcane. These caterpillars also cause indirect damage to livestock by destroying grazing lands and pastures.

Can a newly discovered soil fungus stop the devastating African armyworm when chemicals have failed?
Image: Phys.org
The African armyworm is a highly destructive migratory pest that damages maize, sorghum, millet and sugarcane. These caterpillars also cause indirect damage to livestock by destroying grazing lands and pastures.

Originally published at Phys.org

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