Rice pests swarm into Mekong Delta city
June 4 2009
A swarm of rice brown plant-hoppers has been infesting Can Tho since June 1, badly affecting daily activities in the Mekong Delta city.
The insects, which are attracted to light, have also infested neighboring provinces like Vinh Long, Hau Giang, and An Giang.
Pham Van Quynh, director of the Can Tho Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, said with farmers in the Mekong Delta harvesting their crop, the brown plant-hoppers have moved to populated areas.
June 4 2009
A swarm of rice brown plant-hoppers has been infesting Can Tho since June 1, badly affecting daily activities in the Mekong Delta city.
The insects, which are attracted to light, have also infested neighboring provinces like Vinh Long, Hau Giang, and An Giang.
Pham Van Quynh, director of the Can Tho Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, said with farmers in the Mekong Delta harvesting their crop, the brown plant-hoppers have moved to populated areas.
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