Advisory on locust attack issued

Una, May 31

In view of locust attacks on vegetation in some neighbouring of the state, the Una district administration has issued an advisory to the local farmers to intimate the nearest agriculture officer in case of an attack.

Swarms of locusts have entered Rajasthan and Punjab from Pakistan, causing damage to crops. As per the reports, some of the swarms spread over 1 km and consist of 40 to 80 million insects.

Suresh Kapoor, Deputy Director of the District Agriculture Department, said there were chances of locust attacks on vegetation in Una district because it bordered Punjab. He said kharif sowing that included maize, pulses, oil seeds and vegetables was round the corner, and farmers needed to keep a watch on locust attacks.

Kapoor advised farmers to spray water-soluble insecticides such as chlorpyriphos or malathion as per dosage advised by agriculture experts. —TNS