Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Desert Locust Biology and Behaviour

FAO

Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Desert Locust Biology and Behaviour

Year of publication 2021

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 23 p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

Edition 1

Full item page

Synopsis (short abstract) The Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Desert Locust Biology and Behaviour provides a concise overview of the basic information on the biology and behaviour of the Desert Locust. This SOP is intended for use by the field staff involved in survey and control operations. It might also be useful for senior managers and international partners. The material is based on the FAO Desert Locust Guidelines, where more detailed information and references are available. The SOP covers the following topics: • Lifecycle • Hopper and adult behaviour • Gregarization • Migration and breeding

Language English

Also available in:

French

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