Swarms of locusts devouring a farmer’s livelihood might sound apocalyptic, but major locust infestations are a regular ...
Extreme wind and rain may lead to bigger and worse desert locust outbreaks, with human-caused climate change likely to intensify the weather patterns and cause higher outbreak risks, a new study has ...
Male locusts have long been observed shielding mates from other males. Researchers say this behavior may also protect the females from desert temperatures. By Gennaro Tomma It may seem like a hopeless ...
The Horn of Africa has been hit by an invasion of desert locusts in 25 years -- and in Kenya, it's the worst in 70 years, the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization said Friday. The Horn of Africa has ...
The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported last Thursday that desert locusts have been detected near Tan-Tan, according to its January 2026 situation bulletin. The Desert ...
The government has confirmed the country is now free from desert locusts. Prof. Hamadi Boga, Principal Secretary State Department for Crop Development and Agricultural Research says the war on locusts ...