Moroccan Locust (DMA) hatching started in Tajikistan earlier than in other countries, in the beginning of March. First DMA hatching in Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan was recorded during the second decade of March and in Turkestan region of Kazakhstan at the end of month. During the forecast period, DMA hopper development will continue in the above countries and Afghanistan, while hatching will begin in Zhambyl region of Kazakhstan, in Kyrgyzstan, the Russian Federation, as well as in Azerbaijan and Georgia. Italian Locust (CIT) hatching may start in the southern countries of Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA) at the end of the forecast period. Asian Migratory Locust (LMI) hatching is not expected in April. In March, 25 720 ha were treated against DMA in Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, which is higher compared to the last three years: 2022 (2950 ha); 2021 (5818 ha) and 2020 (13 000 ha).