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'Smoking hot' concoctions farmers use against pests

Maize plant affected by fall armyworm. [Jacinta Mutura, Standard]

Farmers in Embu County have devised creative and cost-effective ways to fight pests such as fall armyworm.

The 23-member Mwirutiri Self-Help Group led by Ms Dorothy Nyaguthii claim they have successfully dealt with fall army worm invasions using a concotion of ash, hot pepper and tobacco.

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