Locust Watch
Locusts in Caucasus and Central Asia

N.17: July 2012

Published: 14/08/2012

With progressive fledging of the three locust pests, the 2012 locust campaign was coming to an end in most Caucasian and Central Asian (CCA) countries. However, the current situation continued to be serious in the Russian Federation, where more than 1.6 million ha were treated (an increase of 45% as compared to June). Elsewhere, dense Italian Locust (CIT) hopper bands were still present in Georgia and Moroccan Locust (DMA) adult movements were of concern in Tajikistan.