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BackPingtung civilians caught 147 green iguanas in 4 hours, saving farmers from losses late at night
Pingtung civilians caught 147 green iguanas in 4 hours, saving farmers from losses late at night
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Pingtung civilians caught 147 green iguanas in 4 hours, saving farmers from losses late at night

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  • During the red bean sowing season in Wandan Township, Pingtung County, green iguanas gnawed on the tender seedlings, causing losses to farmers.
  • County Councilor Hong Zongqi led a team to capture 147 green iguanas in just 4 hours from 10:30 pm on September 30 to 2 am on the 1st.
  • The Pingtung County Government has also implemented Bean Protection Project 2.0 since September 15th and will continue until November 17th, expanding the scope to 7 towns and strengthening night inspections and captures of all crops to reduce crop damage.

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Why It Matters

Wandan Township in Pingtung County is an important red bean producing area, and it is currently the red bean sowing season. Green iguanas are an invasive species that like to eat young crop seedlings. They often eat at night, causing losses to farmers and affecting their livelihood and sleep.

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Ping County folk protection team caught 147 green iguanas in 4 hours. (Provided by Pingtung County Councilor Hong Zongqi)

It is currently the red bean sowing season, and Wantan Township in Ping County is an important red bean producing area. Because green iguanas love to eat young seedlings, farmers are beginning to worry so much that they cannot sleep. In addition to the county government launching a bean protection project, county councilor Hong Zongqi also led The expert launched an "explosive" bean protection service. From 10:30 pm on September 30 to 2 am today (1), 147 green iguanas were caught in just 4 hours. It is amazing and will continue tonight.

Pingtung County Councilor Hong Zongqi and his wife Hu Jialing said that protecting farmers' capital is their constant responsibility and assisting villagers where they need it most. Now is the red bean sowing season, which is also the time when farmers have the most trouble sleeping. The red bean seedlings that were just planted with so much hard work have become a "free buffet" for the green iguanas late at night. Looking at the helpless and broken eyes of the farmers, they know deeply that grassroots voter services cannot wait for a moment, and the livelihood of the villagers must not be ignored.

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Last night, Hong Zongqi once again started the bean protection service at this time of year. He led the service team and professional team to go out late at night. After a whole night, they removed the green iguanas all over the ground. He said, "Seeing the farmers' frowns relax a little, it's all worth it."

The Pingtung County Government has also implemented the "Bean Protection Project 2.0" from September 15 to November 17. The Department of Agriculture commissioned professional removals of green iguana manufacturers, and strengthened night patrols to capture green iguanas in the farming areas of seven townships, including Pingtung City, Wantan Township, Xinyuan Township, Donggang Town, Chaozhou Town, Kanding Township and Nanzhou Township, to reduce crop damage. Last year, a total of 11 removal operations were carried out for one month, and 802 green iguanas were removed. This year, it was extended from one month to two months. The target crops were also expanded from red beans to all lining crops. In addition to the original four towns, Chaozhou Town, Kanding Township and Nanzhou Township were also added to remove green iguanas more comprehensively, protecting farmers and reducing losses.

Ping County folk protection team caught 147 green iguanas in 4 hours. (Provided by Pingtung County Councilor Hong Zongqi)

Pingtung County Councilor Hong Zongqi led a team to protect the green iguanas and captured hundreds of green iguanas at four locations in four hours. (Provided by Pingtung County Councilor Hong Zongqi)

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • The bean protection project 2.0 will last until November 17, and night patrols and capture work will continue.

    Very likely · Within weeks

  • The scope of bean protection may be expanded to more towns or crop types in the future.

    Possible · Within months

Open Questions

  • What is the origin and breeding situation of green iguanas?
  • Will existing removal measures be sufficient to control population numbers in the long term?
  • Do farmers receive compensation or protective assistance?

Related Topics

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PeopleHong ZongqiHu Jialing
OrganizationsPingtung County GovernmentPingtung County CouncilAgriculture Department
PlacesPingtung CountyWantan TownshipPingtung CityXinyuan Township
TopicsRed beansProtect beansHong ZongqiPingtung CountyWantan Townshipfarmer
This article was originally published by 自由时报.

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