Australia: Locust plague in Victoria could be worst in 75 years
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Pastor Dale Morgan
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Australia: Locust plague in Victoria could be worst in 75 years
* From: AAP
* August 09, 2010 6:26PM
LOCUSTS could arrive in Victoria earlier than expected, with predictions that spring plagues could be the worst the state has faced in 75 years.
The Australian Plague Locust Commission has revised projected locust hatchings by 10 days based on warmer than average spring temperature forecasts.
"Substantial" hatching levels are now expected to hit northwest Victoria by September 25 while central and northern regions should prepare for hatchings in mid-October, Premier John Brumby said.
Incident control centres in towns including Bendigo, Horsham, Mildura, Swan Hill and Tatura will be staffed by up to 400 people at the height of the locust threat.
Farmers are being urged to order locust-spraying chemicals early to ensure manufacturers can meet demand.
A full government rebate is available to farmers in locust-affected areas for all chemical spray purchases.
"Experts predict we could be facing the worst locust plague in 75 years," Mr Brumby said.
"Farmers, if they haven't already done so, need to be ordering their chemicals now."
For more information contact the DPI Locust Hotline on 1300 135 559.
Australia: Locust plague in Victoria could be worst in 75 years
* From: AAP
* August 09, 2010 6:26PM
LOCUSTS could arrive in Victoria earlier than expected, with predictions that spring plagues could be the worst the state has faced in 75 years.
The Australian Plague Locust Commission has revised projected locust hatchings by 10 days based on warmer than average spring temperature forecasts.
"Substantial" hatching levels are now expected to hit northwest Victoria by September 25 while central and northern regions should prepare for hatchings in mid-October, Premier John Brumby said.
Incident control centres in towns including Bendigo, Horsham, Mildura, Swan Hill and Tatura will be staffed by up to 400 people at the height of the locust threat.
Farmers are being urged to order locust-spraying chemicals early to ensure manufacturers can meet demand.
A full government rebate is available to farmers in locust-affected areas for all chemical spray purchases.
"Experts predict we could be facing the worst locust plague in 75 years," Mr Brumby said.
"Farmers, if they haven't already done so, need to be ordering their chemicals now."
For more information contact the DPI Locust Hotline on 1300 135 559.
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