Webinars and other resources
To communicate current information about fall armyworm with industry in Western Australia, the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) will share information with industry by webinar.
A webinar was conducted for growers, agronomists and industry representatives in WA on 9 April 2020.
In coming months, DPIRD will conduct further webinars to share the latest information, as it evolves.
Webinar - Fall armyworm in Western Australia, 9 April 2020
- Presentation: Fall armyworm in Western Australia, Introduction, Dr Helen Spafford, Senior Research Scientist, DPIRD, and PowerPoint presentation
- Presentation: Fall armyworm surveillance, David Cousins, Senior Biosecurity Officer, DPIRD, and PowerPoint presentation
- Presentation: How to identify fall armyworm, Dr Melinda Moir, Senior Laboratory Scientist, DPIRD, and PowerPoint presentation
- Presentation: Management options for fall armyworm, Dr Helen Spafford, Senior Research Scientist, DPIRD, and PowerPoint presentation
- Questions and Answers (Q&As)
Webinar - Fall armyworm in Carnarvon, Western Australia, 6 May 2020
- Presentation: Fall armyworm in Carnarvon, Western Australia, Dr Helen Spafford, Senior Research Scientist, DPIRD PowerPoint presentation.
Fall armyworm Industry Updates
- Fall armyworm Industry Update #3, 30 April 2020
- Fall armyworm Industry Update #4, 28 July 2020
- Fall armyworm Industry Update #5, 27 August 2020
- Fall armyworm Industry Update #6, 12 November 2020
- Fall armyworm Industry Update #7, 11 February 2021
- Fall armyworm Industry Update #8, 5 July 2021
Media statements
- No further genetic resistance to fall armyworm, 2 July 2021
- Fall armyworm detected in Geraldton, 28 July 2020
- Fall armyworm detected in Carnarvon, 30 April 2020
- Fall armyworm found near Broome, 20 April 2020
- Invasive fall armyworm detected in northern Western Australia, 2 April 2020
- Horticulture growers urged to monitor crops for voracious pest, 11 February 2021
- GRAINS RESEARCH UPDATES 2021: Vigilance required to protect crops from new pests, 23 February 2021