Eradication of Spodoptera frugiperda from Australia is not considered technically feasible after being reported in Torres Strait (late January 2020), Queensland (February 2020), Northern Territory and Western Australia (March 2020), New South Wales (October 2020), Victoria (December 2020), and Norfolk Island and Tasmania (March 2021). Activities for fall armyworm have transitioned to management and are focused on limiting the impact of the pest.
All levels of Government and Industry are working together to ensure appropriate management options are available to growers and identify research priorities.