Desert Locust Guidelines: Biology and Behaviour

These guidelines contain basic information on the biology and behaviour of the Desert Locust. The document is divided into the following sections:

- What are locusts?
- Locust phases
- The life cycle
- Migration and seasonal distributions
- Recessions, outbreaks, upsurges and plagues
- Frequently asked questions (FAQs).

These guidelines are intended mainly for use by field staff involved in locust survey and control operations, including pilots of survey and spray aircraft.