Locust swarms entered India through Rajasthan on 11 April and have already affected Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. The ministry said it has received permission from Civil Aviation Ministry for use of drones for locust control. “Two firms have been finalised through tender for use of drones for spray of pesticides for locust control,” it added. Currently, the Locust Control Offices have 21 Micronair and 26 Ulvamast spray machines which are being used for locust control. Bhandara has become the fourth district in Maharashtra to be affected by locusts, according to Hindustan Times.

Source: Huffington Post May 28, 2020 08:15 UTC