Locust Watch
Locusts in Caucasus and Central Asia

N. 57: July 2018

Published: 20/08/2018

Moroccan Locust (DMA) natural cycle ended in all countries except Azerbaijan where egg-laying continued. Italian Locust (CIT) hopper development finished and fledging occurred, followed by the start of mating and egg-laying in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Migratory Locust (LMI) hopper development continued in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and the Russian Federation followed by the start of fledging, mating and egg-laying. During the forecast period, egg-laying of CIT and LMI will gradually finish and natural disappearance will start locally. Since the beginning of the national campaigns, about 3.5 million ha have been treated in Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA).