As anticipated, the locust situation deteriorated in May in Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA), where more than 716,000 ha were treated (6 times more as compared to April). Hopper development was on progress or completed in all countries. Moroccan Locust (DMA) adults formed mobile groups and swarms in at least two Central Asian (CA) countries. The situation was generally considered as calm by the countries but the Italian Locust (CIT) is a threat in the Russian Federation and in Georgia;  caution is requested concerning DMA in Afghanistan and Georgia. During the forecast period, more swarms will probably form, mainly in central and northern CA.