Desert Locusts

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Desert Locusts mating. The FAO says that the situation in East Africa is extremely alarming and will get worse with new infestations. www.businesstoday.co.ke

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Desert Locust Situation is Extremely Alarming – FAO

The Desert Locust situation is extremely alarming and will be further exacerbated by new infestations expected in early April of this year, the...

Hakeenah N. Njenga2 Mins read

Agrochemicals Association of Kenya CEO Eric Kimunguyi. The Association holds that a move to ban 262 pesticides would slash Kenya’s maize production by 70% and create a ballooning locust problem. www.businesstoday.co.ke

Pest Control Law Amidst Locust Infestation Rattles Scientists, Growers

A move to secure a ban by parliament of 262 pesticides approved for use in Kenya would slash the country’s maize production by...

Hakeenah N. Njenga3 Mins read

The locusts problem is far from over as the deadly insects are expected to be around till June. www.businesstoday.co.ke

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Three Governments Fail to Contain Locusts; Food Security At Risk

We may joke about the locust problem but it is far from over. The desert locust is here to stay and there is...

Kevin Namunwa2 Mins read

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