Antigua and Barbuda Takes Action Against Growing Monkey Population with Donation from A&B Farms
Prime Minister Gaston Browne revealed that A&B Farms, previously known as Farmer Browne’s Farms, has donated 20 monkey traps to the local forestry department.
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This initiative aims to address the burgeoning population of green monkeys in Antigua, which has become a significant concern for local agriculture.
The growing number of green monkeys in the region was highlighted by environmental consultant Kevin Lindsay, who encountered over twenty monkeys while working on an iguana conservation project.
These monkeys, known for their potential to wreak havoc on crops, have prompted calls from local farmers for government intervention.
Prime Minister Browne emphasized the necessity of this intervention.
The traps donated by A&B Farms will be strategically placed to capture the monkeys humanely, preventing further damage to local farms and supporting ongoing environmental management efforts in the area.
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This proactive approach by the government and A&B Farms highlights a collaborative effort to address the challenges posed by the invasive species while considering environmental sustainability.
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What Iguana conservation? Neither monkeys or iguanas are indigenous to Antigua and Barbuda. They need to be removed! This is the problem we have in this country. Everything is reactive. We have Cuban frogs and giant African snails wreaking havoc as well, all of which could have been avoided if we just acting quickly when the pests reared their ugly heads in the first place. The Ministry of Agriculture continues to sit on its laurels and fail us.
How dem get here?
Well said
@ Antigua First, with respect to the iguanas, do you mean we never had (Endemic) Lesser Antillean Iguanas, or are you referring to the (highly invasive, non endemic) Green Iguana? Agreed that all invasives should be addressed before they become a problem.
What is the plan after they are caught?
Monkey stew.
So I have a question… What will be done after they are “humanely” caught? Lethal injection behind a glass wall with a few witnesses sitting silently?
so what about traps for the ones in government?
Send the monkeys to the ‘States, we need congressional candidates.
Yep man bought monkeys, alligators and other things that shall not be named..few was dropped off at potswork..dam ..please watch yourself as you are not alone as you would like to think
What will happen to the monkeys when they are caught.
Get rid of those things by any means possible 😡
Happy to see something being done. Please kill those things. Don’t put them in no zoo. In St Kitts and Nevis it is impossible to farm without an electrified chain link fence. That is double the cost of normal farm fencing and all it takes is for one tree to lean on the fence. They even climb on electric wires. Please take them to an undisclosed location and dispose of them. If any tourists object please give them the option to take them with them. This is our food security on the line. Let’s deal with these things before they get out of hand and get too smart to trap.
What? Monkeys on Antigua?? Since when?? Wow… That’s a new one, crazy story.
Congrats to all whom are being proactive to prevent the number one crop pest problem in Barbados and St. Kitts and Nevis from threatening Antigua’s crop production. Please aim for eradication while it is still feadible.
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I want a monkey as a pet. I already have the cage built. When they are captured can I get one ?
Bwoi, Antigua 🇦🇬 soon have more monkeys 🐒🐵🐒🐵🐒 than Barbados 🇧🇧
WHAT AH SOMETING!!! 😂
the plan after they are caught? WELCOME THEM TO ANTIGUA AND WELCOME THEM TO JOIN THE ALP LOOK YOU SEE.