Locusts in Caucasus and Central Asia
Moroccan Locust (DMA) hatching and hopper development was in progress in all Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA) countries. Italian Locust (CIT) hatching had been recorded only in southern Kazakhstan at the end of April. Migratory Locust (LMI) hatching was recorded only in Krasnodar region of the Russian Federation. In the forecast period, DMA hopper development will continue in the Caucasus and the Russian Federation, while fledging and mating will occur in Central Asia (CA) countries. CIT hatching will start in all CCA countries. LMI hatching may start in Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan and continue in the southern Russian Federation and Uzbekistan at the end of the forecast period. In total, 335 094 hectares (ha) have been treated in CCA countries since the start of the 2024 campaign, which is 17% higher compared to the same period in 2023 (283 969 ha).
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| Language: | English |
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FAO ;
2024
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| Online Access: | https://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/cd0906en |
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