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*Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) – The Silent Maize Destroyer*

The fall armyworm (FAW) is a devastating invasive pest that can wipe out 30–100% of a maize crop in just days. Native to the Americas, it arrived in Africa in 2016 and Asia in 2018, and is now a permanent threat across Bangladesh.

*Why it’s so dangerous:*
Larvae hatch in 2–3 days and start eating immediately
A single 3rd–5th instar caterpillar (the stage shown in the video) can destroy 80–100 cm² of leaf in 24 hours
They hide inside the maize whorl during the day, making early detection almost impossible
One female moth lays up to 1,500 eggs — a single infestation can explode overnight

*Damage signs you saw in the video:*
Windowpane effect: larvae scrape the green tissue, leaving transparent “windows”
Ragged holes: older larvae chew completely through the leaf
Dark frass pellets: tell-tale black droppings scattered everywhere
Inverted white ‘Y’ on the head: the 100% reliable ID mark

*Economic impact in Bangladesh:*
Up to 1.2 million tons of maize lost annually
Smallholder farmers lose 25–50% of their yield without control
Every 10% yield loss = ~৳350 crore national damage

*Act fast — 5–7 days after first damage is your only window for effective control.*

Watch the 60-second macro footage and share it with every farmer you know. Early detection saves harvests.

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