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Army worms spotted in Kitwe

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FILE: Army worms
FILE: Army worms

THE infamous army worms have been detected in Kitwe’s Mufuchani farming area across the Kafue River, where they have left a trail of destruction to crops.

Farmers in the area have reported the matter to the district agriculture office.

Sydney Bwalya, a farmer in the area, complained that the pests have invaded his maize field.

“I am just from the office of the district agricultural co-ordinator to report about the presence of army worms attacking some fields of maize in Mufuchani farming area,” Mr Bwalya said.

Kitwe district agricultural co-ordinator Raphael Muyaule confirmed the presence of the army worms in the area.

Dr Muyaule said the army worms have already caused significant damage to maize in Mufuchani.

He said his officers have already examined the extent of destruction on the crops and has assured that the district is ready to combat the army worms.

Last year, army worms caused massive destruction mainly to maize fields in various parts of the country.

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