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Fall armyworm invasion caused maize yield losses of approximately 20% to 50% in the reviewed studies.
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e1“FAW invasion causes substantial maize yield losses ranging from approximately 20% to 50%”
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Constantino Francisco Lhamine; Arsênio Daniel Ndeve; Domingos Raquene Cugala; et al. Insects 2026. doi:10.3390/insects17060589
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- Observation Infestation rates frequently exceeded 50%, particularly during early invasion phases.
- Observation Several studies reported reduced household income, constrained food availability and livelihood disruptions in smallholder farming.
- Observation Several studies reported increased labor requirements, higher production costs and reliance on short-term coping strategies.
- Observation The available evidence indicates declines in dietary diversity in severely affected communities.
- Observation Socioeconomic and nutrition outcomes of FAW are comparatively underreported in the evidence, while agronomic impacts are consistently documented.
- Recommendation The authors recommend integrated pest management strategies, strengthened extension services and coordinated policy responses for FAW in maize.