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How Pests Threaten Food Security in Malawi – And What We Can Do About It

December 1, 2024
How Pests Threaten Food Security in Malawi – And What We Can Do About It

In Malawi, agriculture isn't just an industry — for millions of families it's the lifeline. Yet pests silently undermine that lifeline.

In Malawi, agriculture isn't just an industry — for millions of families it's the lifeline. Yet pests silently undermine that lifeline. A recent report noted that maize fields across the country are under siege from pests like the Fall Armyworm, which can destroy large tracts of crops in short order.

What does this look like on the ground? Smallholder farmer after smallholder sees harvests shrink, not because they didn't plant enough, but because pests invaded, multiplied, and ate into the yield. The consequence: less food, less income, reduced resilience for families and communities.

Preventive monitoring

Identifying pest risk early, especially during dry spells or when storage conditions are poor.

Professional pest-management services

Not every farmer has access to safe, effective pest solutions — which is the gap Stratex Pest Control is stepping into.

Improved storage and field hygiene

Clean fields, dried and protected grains, sealed stores make a big difference.

Training and awareness

When farmers understand pests, their cycles, and the right timing for intervention, they gain power.

At Stratex Pest Control we customise our services for both fields and storage facilities — bridging the gap so that pests don't eat your harvest or your future.

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