Such targeted inhibition of an enzymatic step in 4VA production could be a cornerstone of locust-control methods that are ecologically less harmful than currently available pesticides.

A new early warning tool developed by British scientists will help control devastating locust swarms. Desert locusts typically lead solitary lives until something - such as an intense rainstorm ...

KUSHUHUM, Ukraine (Reuters) -A massive locust invasion is threatening sunflower and other crops in Ukraine's southern regions, largely caused by the war against Russia's invasion that makes it ...

The 2019–2020 desert locust outbreak in Northern Kenya was the worst in 70 years, forcing desperate communities to use basic methods like beating drums and revving motorbikes to ward off the swarms.

This paper is an attempt to (i) provide insight into the dynamics of this upsurge internationally as well as in the various regions of Pakistan, (ii) briefly assess its local impact and locust control ...

Regarding solutions, Abrakani emphasized the importance of using appropriate locust control methods, as advised by the National Office for Food Safety (ONSSA), while warning against the use of ...

A new tool that predicts the behavior of desert locust populations will help national agencies to manage huge swarms before they devastate food crops in Africa and Asia.

KUSHUHUM, Ukraine (Reuters) -A massive locust invasion is threatening sunflower and other crops in Ukraine's southern regions, largely caused by the war against Russia's invasion that makes it ...