FARMERS of Moruca, in the North West District of Region 1, especially in the Karaburi community located some six miles from the commercial centre of Kumaka, are appealing to the Agriculture Ministry for help to combat an infestation of thousands of acoushi ants, which are destroying their crops.

Farmer and Councillor of Karaburi, Mr. Benedick Rodrigues, has said that the acoushi ants are constantly attacking the cassava, sucker, vegetable and vine crops of the farmers, and are giving them a headache. He said the very alarming situation is causing frustration among farmers.

Rodrigues said the village has a fogging machine but chemicals are needed to spray the acoushi ants.

Rajendra Prabhulall in Essequibo.