ISLAMABAD (AP) — The U.N. food agency is warning that a widespread locust infestation in several Afghan provinces is of “huge concern” and could possibly decimate a quarter of the wheat crop. A ...

As Africa continues to deal with its worst locust infestation in 25 years, experts warn that the problem could get much worse if not taken care of soon. Experts suspect that the infestation is a ...

In May 2022, the largest locust infestation in a quarter century descended on South Africa’s Eastern Cape, stripping 19,305 square miles of grazing land. With another swarm predicted for September ...

Turkana residents have raised concern over a locust infestation that is threatening to deplete vegetation in the county. According to the residents, vegetation cover in large areas of the county has ...

They say when life throws you lemons, you make lemonade. But what happens when life throws swarms of desert locusts your way? You could make fertilizer from those locusts, as a team of innovators in ...

"The desert locust is among the most dangerous migratory pests in the world...One ton of locusts eats as much food in one day as about 10 elephants, 25 camels or 2,500 people." As we reflect on food, ...

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Battling its worst desert locust outbreak in decades, India is ordering new equipment to control the swarms before summer crop-sowing gathers pace in the middle of this month.

The crop-devouring pests love arid conditions and the occasional downpour. Global warming is offering more of both. By Raymond Zhong Rising temperatures could expand the area of the globe under threat ...

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The U.N. food agency is warning that a widespread locust infestation in several Afghan provinces is of “huge concern” and could possibly decimate a quarter of the wheat crop. A ...