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Desert Locust risk maps - 2020

4 May. Threat level shifts according to spring breeding in East Africa, Arabia and southwest Asia

The current threat level declined in parts of East Africa but is maintained elsewhere.

4 May. Threat level shifts according to spring breeding in East Africa, Arabia and southwest Asia

5 March. Threat level expands to the Persian Gulf

The current threat extended to several countries along the Persian Gulf due to the recent immature swarm invasions.

5 March. Threat level expands to the Persian Gulf

6 January. Threat level expands in the Horn of Africa

The current threat extended to several additional countries in the Horn of Africa as a result of swarm movements and invasion of Kenya.

6 January. Threat level expands in the Horn of Africa