Namibia: Locust Invasion Spirals Out of Control

19 March 2021

Rundu — The ministry of agriculture says it is unable to secure an effective biological pesticide that is environmentally acceptable and approved for aerial application as a measure to control the locust outbreak in Kavango East.

The supply of this pesticide is in high demand by several African countries where severe outbreaks of locusts are currently experienced.

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