Locust invasion again in Pyuthan

Farmers in Pyuthan District are worried as locust invasion has reoccurred in the district

PYUTHAN

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The locust invasion has reoccurred in the district. Swarms of locusts can be seen in almost all parts of the district. People in the district began scaring locusts by beating plates and tins to save their maize crops. However, farmers are worried that their attempts to scare locust is not that effective.

They also tried smoke and fire in the maize fields but in vain. Bhoj Bahadur Basnet from Pyuthan Municipality-1 said they were not able to chase away the locusts that come in huge numbers. Rice, maize and vegetables are damaged. "The crops are almost blanketed by locusts. Our efforts failed to save the crops," he shared the plight.

All 10 wards of Pyuthann Municipality have witnessed locust invasion. Officiating Chief of Prime Minister Agriculture Modernization Project Implementation Unit (Rice Zone) in the district, Suman Khanal, said every village in the district witnessed locust invasion.

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