For locust control in the region created a special operational headquarters, headed by the Minister of agriculture and food of Dagestan, Musafendi by Velimuradov. Assistance from the staff – all the necessary equipment and aircraft.

According to preliminary data, for the locust will need more than 35 million rubles. While the budget allocated to 7 times less money, so the local farmers are recommended to purchase their own insecticides.

As of June 20, conducted himosranta against locust pests in the square 38130 hectares, including using aircraft – was 20950 ha using ground equipment – 17180 ha.

Recall that in four districts of Dagestan since June 14, had to establish a regime of emergency due to the invasion of vast hordes of locusts.

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