Govt warns of locust attack on UP border

LUCKNOW: The state government has issued a warning for a possible locust attack in districts at the state border. A swarm of locusts passed by Lalitpur on Friday, said officials, but did not inflict any crop damage.
“Some areas in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana have been under a locust attack. The possibility of an attack in districts along UP’s borders cannot be ruled out.The agriculture department and local administration have issued an advisory, asking people to take precautions in case the locusts cross into UP,” said an official.
A team from the Centre is working along with district level teams to contain any possible locust attack. Locals have been asked to take measures like spraying insecticide through tractor mounted sprays, power sprays, sprayers used by local bodies and fire department vehicles.
They have been asked to spray during night, when locusts rest in trees or on the ground, so that they can be effectively eliminated.