• Breakthrough in Locust Management: A Sustainable Solution Can Save Wildlife While Controlling Swarms

    9 days ago - By Food Tank

    New research in Agronomy reveals that during a recent upsurge of locusts in the Horn of Africa, the use of traditional insecticides harmed local bird and honeybee populations. But Somalia selected a treatment option that can control swarms while protecting human health and wildlife. The results suggest a path toward sustainable locust management.
    The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization describes the Desert Locust as “the most destructive migratory pest in the world.” In a single day, their mobile swarms can consume the same amount of food as 35,000 people , threatening both food...
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