Surveillance and Control
A specific approach is needed to monitor changes in the Desert Locust situation and its habitat in order to gather the maximum amount of information as quickly as possible and using the minimum number of resources.
Surveys must be planned according to the locust situation, the ecological conditions on the ground and the risk of populations developing later, requiring further monitoring and possibly treatment.
This requires:
- Collecting information = early detection of local outbreaks
- Transmitting information to the operational unit
- Managing information in real time and planning short-, medium- and long-term monitoring and control operations.
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Launch of joint prospecting focused on the use of surveillance drones in locust control
The Commission for Controlling Desert Locust in the Western Region (CLCPRO) officially launched today a joint prospecting effort focused on the use of surveillance drones in locust control. This major event, which is being held from 1 to 10 October 2024 in Akjoujt in northern Mauritania, marks a crucial step in optimising prospecting operations through the use of new technologies.
The official opening was attended by several state dignitaries, including the Wali of the Wilaya of Inchiri, the Mayor of the city of Akjoujt, and a security delegation from the region.
In his speech, the Mayor of Akjoujt welcomed participants from 13 countries in the three regions (western, central and eastern), recalling the importance of locust activity in his region. He then expressed his gratitude to the CLCPRO for organising this important event.
Taking the floor, the Executive Secretary of the CLCPRO, Dr. Mohamed Lemine Hamouny, thanked the authorities of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania for their warm welcome and support for the Commission's activities. He then explained the importance of this initiative in implementing a sustainable strategy for the preventive control of the desert locust in the region. Finally, Dr Hamouny highlighted the advantages of drone technology over conventional survey methods, particularly in terms of saving time and money on operations requiring significant human and material resources.
For his part, the Wali of Inchiri emphasised the state's commitment to combating the desert locust, reiterating that his region was chosen to host this session because it is a permanent habitat for the transboundary pest and an environment where it is widespread.
This joint prospecting exercise is part of the CLCPRO's ongoing efforts to strengthen regional capacities for the early detection of locust populations through the integration of modern technologies.