Tunisia has brought under control, a desert locust infestation in the south of the country, treating more than 21,000 ...

When the skies darken—not with rain, but with insects—farmers brace for impact. The desert locust, one of the world’s most destructive pests, can travel in swarms the size of cities, devouring ...

In many deserts, locusts are known for surprising adaptations in behavior and appearance. Their life in these dry areas pushes them to come up with unique ways to keep going. Locust experts have ...

Locusts have undersized babies—with their first lunch already in their guts—in dry conditions. Desert locusts have two distinct modes—solitary and gregarious—that are behaviorally and ...

Rabat — The UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s latest locust monitoring bulletin reports that they have found solitary desert locusts ... isolated fifth-stage larvae south of Tata on ...

Doha – Morocco’s Interior Ministry announced today that the country has heightened its preparedness levels following the detection of limited desert locust swarms in southeastern regions ...

The Ministry of Agriculture has announced the arrival of groups of desert locusts in the Dhehiba region of Tataouine Governorate, in the south of the country, following southerly winds. Technical ...

Transboundary pests present a significant threat to agricultural production and household incomes, with desert locust invasions being among the most disruptive. Despite ongoing control efforts, such ...

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In the vast and arid regions of India, under the intense heat of the sun, a dedicated team of field officers responsible for surveying desert locust populations embarked on a mission. Accompanying ...

Male locusts have long been observed shielding mates from other males. Researchers say this behavior may also protect the females from desert temperatures. By Gennaro Tomma It may seem like a ...

For more information view our media page and republishing guidelines. The full article is available here as HTML. [NAIROBI] Mass breeding of desert locusts in a controlled environment could provide a ...