Alex, a watermelon farmer in Kajiado County, explains how he lost his crops recently. The crop requires very little water during its entire growth. To achieve this, the farmer needs to be cautious when growing the melon for the roots should never be disturbed. The insect mainly affects young fruits, leading on many occasions to fruit abortion. They feed in the fruits, making the young plant to be distorted.

Source: Daily Nation January 10, 2020 17:41 UTC