Plague of caterpillars threatening food crisis may be halted with safe pesticides

Study suggests biopesticides should be trialled to control the march of armyworm that's destroying crops across the continentExperts have identified safer, effective pesticides they believe can control a plague of caterpillars that is devastating crops across Africa.Many farmers are attempting to control armyworm - a pest that feasts on maize, rice and sugarcane - through the use of highly hazardous pesticides. But researchers warn such chemicals risk severe harm to health and to the environment, and that farmers should be offered sustainable alternatives. Continue reading...