Desert locust outbreaks: ecological and economic impacts and management strategies
Diriba Fufa Serdo, Zoltán Németh · 2026
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Diriba Fufa Serdo and Zoltán Németh review desert locust outbreaks and how to fight them, in a paper from twenty twenty-six. The desert locust is the world's most destructive migratory pest, threatening food and livelihoods across Africa, the Middle East, and southwest Asia. Swarms can strip crops within days.
The review traces outbreak history and the chain of harm, from lost harvests to lasting damage from chemical spraying. Warning systems, biological controls, and joined-up pest plans all exist. What fails, the authors argue, is delivery: funding and coordination lag behind fast-breeding swarms, and safety rules are often skipped in emergencies. They urge stronger finance, institutions, and regional teamwork, tied to climate and food plans.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Diriba Fufa Serdo, Zoltán Németh |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 44 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |