October 1, 2013

ASU researchers develop sustainable ways to manage locust outbreaks worldwide

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Locust swarms may seem like a distant chapter from history, but these devastating insects still present a major threat in today’s world. They jeopardize food security throughout the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Australia. Locusts, particularly desert locusts, ravage crops and impact livestock – costing countries billions of dollars in lost harvests and eradication efforts.