The Use of New Technologies in Desert Locust Early Warning

A number of new technologies have been introduced by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the UnitedNationsandadoptedforusebycountriesaffected by the Desert Locust ( Schistocerca gregaria ). This paper describes how field teams, decision makers, and analysts use these technologies to record, transmit and manage surveyandcontroldata,tomonitorecologicalconditions and to forecast locust breeding and migration. The regular and rational use of such technologies has led to better early warning and prevention of Desert Locust plagues.