Scientists have confirmed the first report of an egg parasitoid Telenomus remus in Africa which could prove an important biological weapon in the fight against the devastating fall armyworm that threatens food security of more than 200 million people. Dr. Marc Kenis from CABI led an international team of researchers from seven countries, who suggest Telenomus remus provides a ‘great opportunity for the rapid deployment of a biological control agent’ for fall armyworm in Africa.