Rats destroy rice locally, the Department of Agriculture urgently directs

Rats that destroy rice are trapped by people.

Many spring rice fields are in the heading stage and are being severely damaged by rats, with a high density of 3-5 rats/ ^m2 , locally 7-8 rats/ ^m2 , threatening the productivity and output of the spring crop. According to forecasts, rats will continue to thrive and cause widespread damage due to the high number of rats from the 2023 crop, combined with abundant food sources and favorable habitats.

Faced with that situation, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development directed specialized units to coordinate with mass organizations to launch a campaign to exterminate rats; organize community rat extermination teams and groups in rat extermination campaigns focusing on the time when rats have not yet reproduced, before and after production seasons or during floods when rats are still clustered.

At the same time, organize rat extermination in the fields, along residential areas, along ditches and abandoned land areas. Limit the use of nylon to fence off small fields to protect the environment; absolutely do not use electricity or banned pesticides, or pesticides not on the list of pesticides allowed for use in Vietnam to exterminate rats.

Source: https://baotuyenquang.com.vn/chuot-pha-hoai-lua-cuc-bo-nganh-nong-nghiep-chi-dao-gap-190553.html