Discovery of insects to fight maize pests good newsThe past few years have been particularly tough for the Kenyan farmer. At the end of it all, they still have to put up with poor yields and prices, but worse, loss of the harvested crop to pests due to poor storage facilities. In recent years, food security in Kenya has been impeded by, among other factors, the presence of stem-borers and Fall Army worm, pests that destroy crop while it is still on the farm. Unfortunately, chemicals have serious adverse effects not just on the soil and crops, but on human beings as well. However, there is hope for farmers following the discovery of a species of insects that can be used to control and eliminate stem-borers and the Fall Army worm.

Source: Standard Digital May 12, 2020 22:01 UTC