Mohale’s Hoek, April.04–The District Crop Production Officer in the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition Mr. Moeketsi Tohlang says African Army Worm has been eradicated from various villages in the district.
Mr. Tohlang confirmed this in an interview with the Agency when responding to a question regarding progress in fighting the worm which was first discovered at Ha-Mopooane around March, by noting measures have been taken to set butterfly traps at Lefikeng, Ha- Mohalinyane, Liphiring Ha Mokhatla, Ha-Raselepe as well as Mekaling, noting some traps have managed to attract about 100 butterflies while other have trapped about 20…