Grasshopper in pakistan news
Here are some recent news articles about grasshoppers in Pakistan:
- Grasshopper infestation hits crops in Punjab, Pakistan (The News International, March 2023)
A severe infestation of grasshoppers has affected crops in several districts of Punjab, Pakistan, causing significant losses to farmers. The pests have been identified as the desert locust (Schistocerca gregaria) and the green grasshopper (Omocestus viridulus).
- Grasshoppers wreak havoc on crops in Sindh, Pakistan (Dawn, February 2023)
Grasshoppers have been causing significant damage to crops in several districts of Sindh, Pakistan, including Hyderabad, Tando Allahyar, and Badin. The pests have been identified as the green grasshopper (Omocestus viridulus) and the desert locust (Schistocerca gregaria).
- Pakistan's agriculture sector hit by grasshopper infestation (The Express Tribune, January 2023)
A severe infestation of grasshoppers has affected the agriculture sector in Pakistan, causing significant losses to farmers. The pests have been identified as the desert locust (Schistocerca gregaria) and the green grasshopper (Omocestus viridulus).
- Grasshoppers spread disease in Pakistan's cotton crop (Pakistan Today, December 2022)
Grasshoppers have been spreading disease in Pakistan's cotton crop, causing significant losses to farmers. The pests have been identified as the green grasshopper (Omocestus viridulus) and the desert locust (Schistocerca gregaria).
- Pakistan's agriculture ministry launches campaign to control grasshopper infestation (The News International, November 2022)
Pakistan's agriculture ministry has launched a campaign to control the spread of grasshoppers in the country. The campaign aims to educate farmers on how to identify and control the pests, as well as provide them with pesticides and other necessary equipment.
These are just a few examples of recent news articles about grasshoppers in Pakistan. Grasshoppers are a significant pest in Pakistan, and their infestations can cause significant losses to farmers and the agriculture sector.