The Ministry of Agriculture is ready to take measures in case of emergency with locust infestation

The Ministry of Agriculture is ready to take measures in case of emergency with locusts. This was reported to Izvestia by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. According to Rosselkhozcenter, 21 regions may be in the high-risk zone this year.

"The Ministry of Agriculture pays great attention to the prevention and control of locust pests. Information on the monitoring of locust pests on a regular basis in the operational period will be posted on the official website of FGBU Rosselkhozcenter," - explained "Izvestia" in the press service of the Ministry.

It also noted that the regions were sent letters on the need to reserve funds in budgets for pest control.

"For the timely carrying out of protective treatments on federal lands against locust pests in 2025 in order to eliminate the emergency on the balance of FGBU "Rosselkhozcenter" there is a reserve of insecticide "Imidor" in the amount of 8.3 tons for the treatment of 110 thousand hectares. Authorities of the subjects of the Russian Federation independently at the expense of their budgets carry out protective measures against locust pests," - explained in the Ministry.

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