Quelea bird outbreak

Speaking to Mmegi yesterday, communication officer at the ministry, Geoffrey Pheko said that the cynothos chemical sprayed on birds together with explosives used have been tested and do not in any way harm the environment or humans.

However, just as a precautionary measure, it would be wiser for people not to eat them, he says. The birds themselves are safe to eat and are eaten in other countries. The ministry recently warned that there has been an outbreak of the bird in some parts of Central, Kweneng, North East and Kgatleng districts.