Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Desert Locust Aerial Survey and Control

Report
from Food and Agriculture Organization
Published on 01 Sep 2004
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