An infestation will reportedly hit over 20 regions due to this yearβs unusually warm winter
A locust invasion spurred by an unusually warm winter is expected to hit 21 regions of Russia, Izvestia reported on Monday, citing an internal report commissioned by the Ministry of Agriculture. The ministry will reportedly form special teams to combat the insects and protect harvests.
The report stated that the number of regions exposed to the locust infestation during this agricultural season have increased by more than 30%, with the total area to be treated increased by 100,000 hectares (1,000 square kilometers).
The unusually warm winter season in Russia will result in a 30-50% increase in agricultural pests, plant diseases, and weeds, the report projected, adding that the ministry has allocated nearly 86 million rubles ($860,000) for treating the affected areas and organizing special teams for fighting the insects.
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