Tests in search of micro organisms to control fall army worm

Saturday, 19 January 2019 - 7:35

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Research is carried out with regard to using micro organisms to control the fall army worm menace damaging crops in several areas of the island.

Chief Entomologist of the Institute of Crops Research and Development S S Weligamage said that several tactics have been adopted in controlling the fall army worm.

Farmers, especially those cultivating corn are severely inconvenienced by this and demanded the Minister to take prompt action.


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