Fig. 3: Schematic representation of strategic gaps in existing locust outbreak control and mitigation strategies, along with proposed solutions.
From: Critical gaps in the global fight against locust outbreaks and addressing emerging challenges
Similar to how climate change and geopolitics impact locust control operations in distinct ways, evolutionary processes play a significant role in the context of locusts’ elasticity and their ability to adapt to new pesticides. These processes enable locust populations to evolve in response to selective pressures, such as pesticide applications.
