West Africa at risk of desert locusts' invasion - FAO

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New swarms of desert locusts will threaten West Africa in June, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), has warned..

New swarms of desert locusts will threaten West Africa in June, the Food and Agriculture Organisation , has warned.

The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization, QU Dongyu, warned that efforts to control desert locusts will take time. Desert locusts are the most destructive of all locust species, known for their speedy growth and enormous appetites. “Our gains have been significant, but the battle is long and is spreading to new areas,” Mr Dongyu said. “It is clear that we cannot declare victory yet. Upsurges of this magnitude are rarely defeated in a few months.”

 

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