Malawi’s Ministry of Agriculture says armyworms are attacking crops in parts of southern region.
The armyworms known as false armyworms have so far hit Balaka, Mangochi Blantyre, Mulanje, Chiradzulu, Kasungu, Nsanje and Chikhwawa.
In a statement, the ministry said the false armyworms attack maize and other cereals by feeding on the crop.
It says to date 2,000 hectares of maize crop have been affected. The ministry however has assured the public that the situation is under control.
The ministry further advised farmers to inspect their crops for any appearance of the armyworms and damaged maize tips.
The farmers have been advised to report any signs of attack to the nearest agriculture office.
The statement adds that farmers should apply Cypermethrin control pest which may be supplied by agriculture offices.
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God is really speaking something is wrong guys very wrong lets go back to God . Malawi as a country lets seek the face of the most High God. I rest my case
another chance for dpp to make some good bucks. Lol
Eshiii its 2bad
Kuzolowera njala basi, sungalembeko zanzeru apa
Another maizegate in prospect
penapake miliri ikamabwera tisamanyoze kt anthu akumwera mukulangidwa chifukwa chamachimo anu tikatero tikulakwa kod simunawerenge m baibulo nkhan ya Yobu kt satana amagwesa miliri pakhom pa yobu kt yobu zikamupweteka atukawane mulungu
zvidhongoti here
mmmmm sizinasiye malo even here in Mzuzu armyworms attack
Bad luck for our country. Army worms are attacking crops, on the other side we hear about Maize Gate. shame my beloved Malawi. Are we going to live like this?
Could it be a punisment?
We are tired of army worms,we need police worms
Cashgate,maizegate and hyenas..alas! Southern region mxaaa!
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