Moroccan Locust (DMA) hopper development was in progress in all Central Asian (CA) countries except the Russian Federation as well as in Azerbaijan and probably in Georgia. Because of the cool and wet weather, hopper development was delayed in most countries, and control operations were carried out on significantly smaller areas than in April 2018 (except for Kyrgyzstan). During the forecast period, DMA fledging will occur in most countries while hatching followed by hopper development will take place in the Russian Federation and generalize in Azerbaijan and probably Georgia. Italian Locust (CIT) hatching will start in CCA countries progressively from south to north. LMI hatching will also start at the end of the forecast period. Since the beginning of the national campaigns, 122 408 ha have been treated against DMA hoppers, about four times less than in 2018.