Army Worm Outbreak Hits Zimbabwe

An army worm outbreak and floods destroyed hundreds of hectares of maize and pastures in the country.

Zimbabwe: Armyworm Outbreak Destroys Crops

The Herald, 31 January 2013

An armyworm outbreak and flooding have destroyed over 10 000 hectares of crops in Masvingo. read more »

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A technician sprays insecticide.

Zimbabwe: Rains Set to Intensify Armyworm Outbreak

The Herald, 11 January 2013

MOIST winds coming into Zimbabwe from the north may bring more moths that will develop into armyworm and trigger fresh outbreaks of the pest, the Department of Research and ... read more »
Zimbabwe: Armyworm Outbreak

The Herald, 7 January 2013

Severe armyworm outbreak has hit four of the country's 10 provinces affecting hundreds of hectares of maize and pastures. The outbreak - reported in Mashonaland West, Mashonaland ... read more »

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