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| Locusts Invasion in Botswana. PHOTO | AFP |
Desert Locusts Outbreak reported in Botswana. The government has declared the locust invasion as a national disaster. Botswana has confirmed cases of African Migratory Locust through the agriculture authorities.
Vellemiah Pelokgale, Chief Plant protection Officer on Tuesday said the locust outbreak has been reported in the North-West district of the country.
"The Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security wishes to inform farmers and the public that there are confirmed cases of African Migratory Locust in Gumare, Ngamiland area," said Pelokgale.
" Anybody who spots locusts should report to the nearest agricultural demonstrator or agriculture office, " he added.