Farmers face losses after worm invasion

Army worm attack: The caterpillar is native to North and South America, though it has already spread to parts of Africa. file photo | nmg

Cereal farmers in the North Rift region have expressed fears of losses from invasions by the crop-eating caterpillars known as fall armyworms.

Several counties in the region are racing against time to contain the spread of the deadly pests that have invaded farms, with agricultural experts warning that it is likely to result in a national disaster unless quick action is taken to combat the outbreak.

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