The office of the provincial agriculturist said the infestations affected 208 farmers.
A report received by Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson said the worms destroyed 82 hectares of sugarcane in Himamaylan.
The worms devoured 45 hectares of corn in Binalbagan, Himamaylan and Isabela, according to provincial agriculturist Dina Genzola.
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