Army Worms Destroy Crops in Zambia

The government and farmers have joined hands to stop the outbreak by spraying affected fields with chemicals.

A technician sprays insecticides.

  • Zambia:   Army Worms Spread South

    Times of Zambia, 12 December 2012

    ARMY worms which were first detected in Chibombo, Chisamba and Chongwe districts have spread to the Southern Province and parts of Lusaka. Read more »

  • Zambia:   Army Worms On Rampage

    Times of Zambia, 10 December 2012

    THE Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock has confirmed the outbreak of Army worms in Chongwe, Chisamba and Chibombo districts. Read more »

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