Army Worms Destroy Crops in Zambia

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

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Zambia: Army Worm Invasion - Govt, Farmers Spray Ravaged Fields

The Times of Zambia, 13 December 2012

THE Government is working with farmers to spray fields affected by army worms and will continue with the exercise in the next 10 days in various parts of the country. read more »

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A technician sprays insecticides.

Zambia: Army Worms Spread South

The 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

The 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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