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Why gigantic locust swarms are challenging governments and researchers

Scientists are championing biopesticides and better monitoring — but heavy rains, war and a lack of funding have been hampering efforts to control the biggest outbreak in more than a quarter of a century.
  1. Antoaneta Roussi
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Swarming locusts are advancing across East Africa, Asia and the Middle East, threatening food supply and livelihoods. At least 20 million people are at risk as governments and scientists race to control the insects.

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Nature 579, 330 (2020)

doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-020-00725-x

Read the Editorial ‘A lack of locust preparedness will cost lives’.

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