# The City of Tshwane is urging farmers to continue to be vigilant following the outbreak of African armyworm. The pest, known for its destructive feeding habits, primarily affects grassland and certain savannah regions, posing a significant threat to crops and pastures. The metro says livestock farmers must be careful, as some grass, such as Kikuyu, release a chemical when it is attacked by the worm that makes the grass toxic to cattle. The lifespan of the African armyworm from egg to adult moth is between one and three months.
Tshwane farmers urged to be vigilant amid African armyworm outbreak