Efficacy of virus strains on Spodoptera frugiperda

In West Africa Zea mays (L) maize is the most widely produced and consumed cereal. Despite the importance of maize production growers still face a number of constraints that prevent them from benefiting from the crop''s potential. A survey on the determinants of integrated management of Spodoptera frugiperda in the agro-ecosystems of southern Benin was carried out among ninety-two maize growers in the commune of Ketou. At the end of the study the virus strains were found to be important in the management of armyworms.