After finding a temporary pesticide combination that works against the fall armyworm, Uganda’s scientists now seek a lasting solution to the pests that have invaded more than half of the country posing a significant threat to food security.
Agriculture ministry officials told The EastAfrican that the armyworms have spread to at least 54 districts that are major maize growing areas. Scientists however said this could be an underestimation given the quick manner in which the pests spread.
