AMMAN — The
Directorate of Agriculture in Karak denied
rumors that locusts have been seen hopping around the governorate's
agricultural lands.
اضافة اعلان
In a recent statement,
Director Misbah Al-Tarawneh confirmed
that a committee had been formed to investigate the reports, according to a
local media outlet.
Committee investigationThe committee comprised the head of the Plant Production
Department and the head of the Prevention and Plant Health Division.
They conducted a field inspection visit to verify the
information and complaints received. However, the committee concluded that the
pests were not desert migratory locusts, but rather solitary local
grasshoppers.
Tarawneh explained that the
grasshoppers feed on herbs and
rarely consume crops.
He added that they do not cause
significant economic losses and appear at the same time every year.
Their numbers vary depending on the warm atmosphere and
heat.
Natural DisappearanceTarawneh further stated that the pests would soon disappear
with
changing weather conditions and would not require any control operations.
He appealed to people not to panic or pay attention to
rumors and advised them to communicate with the Directorate of Agriculture for
further advice.
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