Experts team inspect pest infestation of tree beans
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 14 2022:
An official team of experts led by K Debadutta Sharma, Addl Director, Horticulture and Soil Conservation inspected the widespread damage caused by pest infestation on tree beans in New Tusom, Ukhrul district yesterday.
Speaking to media persons, K Debadutta shared that New Tusom village comprises of around 400 households whose main source of livelihood revolve around growing tree beans.
He added that upon receiving information of mass infestation of tree beans, a team led District Horticulture Officer, Ukhrul had previously been sent to take stock of the situation.
The Addl Director then identified the pest wreaking havoc on tree beans in New Tusom village as pericyma (semi looper) and added that a similar case had occurred at Wilong, Senapati.
He also urged people to promptly inform the department in case of other pest infestation on horticulture crops.
As a part of the inspection trip, the team handed over battery-operated sprayer pumps, rock sprayer pumps and pesticides to the villagers through the village chairman and village chief along with clear instructions on how to use the items.