Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Desert Locust Aerial Survey and Control
The objective of this document is to give concise
instructions for effective and safe survey and control operations against
the Desert Locust using aircraft. The instructions focus on:
- Aerial survey operations
- Aerial spraying of ULV insecticides
- ULV aerial spray equipment
- Techniques for safe and efficient operations
Based on the FAO Desert Locust Guidelines, these instructions are intended for use by the field staff who are involved in Desert Locust aerial operations (including Locust Officers and pilots) to help them avoid dangerous, ineffective or wasteful operations
- Aerial survey operations
- Aerial spraying of ULV insecticides
- ULV aerial spray equipment
- Techniques for safe and efficient operations
Based on the FAO Desert Locust Guidelines, these instructions are intended for use by the field staff who are involved in Desert Locust aerial operations (including Locust Officers and pilots) to help them avoid dangerous, ineffective or wasteful operations












