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Distribution, Population Dynamics, and Management of Moroccan Locust Dociostaurus maroccanus (Thunberg, 1815) (Orthoptera, Acrididae) in Tajikistan

The paper emphasizes the critical need for cross-border and regional collaboration, as well as the adoption of environmentally sustainable control methods, such as biopesticides.

Sep 10, 2024

Distribution, Population Dynamics, and Management of Moroccan Locust Dociostaurus maroccanus (Thunberg, 1815) (Orthoptera, Acrididae) in Tajikistan

Our scientific research on the Moroccan locust (Dociostaurus maroccanus) has been published in the peer-reviewed paper Insects. It explores the species distribution, population dynamics, economic impact, and management strategies in Tajikistan. Key findings include: - A significant increase in the size of infested areas over the period from 2012 to 2023, with southern Tajikistan being the most affected. - Outbreaks of economic importance occurred every year, with a total of 752,130 hectares infested and sprayed with broad-spectrum pesticides in southern Tajikistan alone. The paper emphasizes the critical need for cross-border and regional collaboration, as well as the adoption of environmentally sustainable control methods, such as biopesticides. It highlights the importance of governance in addressing locust outbreaks in the context of climate change.