Rice black bugs infest 'rice granary' province in the Philippines

Published date: Thu, 25 Nov 2021 17:14:08 +0700

Swarms of rice black bugs attacked the largest rice-producing province in the Philippines.

Clouds of the pests, known locally as 'alitangya', infested food stalls and shops in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija province on November 18. Local businesses had to close early as the insects invaded their establishments and pestered their customers.