Madagascar Locust Crisis

Author:
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher:
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publication Date:
8 May 2013
Tags:
Agribusiness, Environment, International Organizations and Africa, Madagascar

Swarm of Malagasy Migratory Locust in invasion area Ankilizato (east of Morondava), 21 April 2013: This swarm is no longer in transit and could very well settle in this area, where the vegetation is still green. It is not only the evidence of the presence of swarms in the invasion area but also the risk involved for the winter crops.

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