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All Farmers and Backyard\nGardeners are asked to be on the lookout for an upsurge in pests and diseases\nduring this time of the year.<\/p>

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Diseases such as bacterial\nsoft rot, early blight, downy mildew and insects such cut worms, army worms and\nloopers, can affect crops such as tomatoes, peppers, spinach, cucumbers, melons,\ncabbages and butternuts among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you observe any of the\nabove listed, please contact the Agriculture Extension Division for further advice\nat telephone numbers 764- 1260 or 720-9628.<\/p>

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All Farmers and Backyard Gardeners are asked to be on the lookout for an upsurge in pests and diseases during this time of the year. 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