India Faces Worst Locust attack

India is gearing up for what could be one of its worst locust invasions in decades. Outbreaks of the insect attack have been reported from Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. Many State governments have issued an advisory to farmers to spray pesticides and keep a possible attack at bay.

Experts have warned of huge crop losses if the swarms are not stopped by June when the monsoons will lead to a new season of sowing rice, sugarcane, cotton and other crops.

What are Locusts and How do they Behave?

  • The desert locust (Schistocerca gregaria) is a short-horned grasshopper.
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