13 April 2016, Rome--- The presence of recently discovered Desert Locust infestations in Yemen poses a potential threat to crops in the region, FAO warned. FAO is assisting technical teams from Yemen's Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation in conducting field survey and control operations in infested coastal areas, as part of the agency's continuing support to the country's locust control efforts. The Organization also stressed the need for close monitoring in all of these areas over the next few months to prevent the insects from forming large, destructive swarms.