Locusts

 Agriculture Victoria said it is unlikely locust numbers will be large enough to cause concern this season until autumn, if at all. Photo Credit: Agriculture Victoria
INSIGHT

Season forecast: hot and dry with low chance of locusts

Low locust populations are expected this season.

11 October 2023

 Parts of South Australia may be subject to locust activity. Image courtesy DPIRD.
CROPPING

Producers urged to keep watch for locusts

Parts of South Australia expected to experience locust outbreak

10 October 2022

 The ideal combination of rainfall and mild weather will provide sufficient food reserves for locusts.
AGRIBUSINESS

Growers urged to be aware of locusts

Use the PestFax app to report any locust activity.

03 November 2021

 Victorians are being urged to report locust sightings. Picture courtesy Agriculture Victoria.
CROPPING

Locust warning for Victoria

Plague locusts spotted in Victoria’s north and west

18 November 2020

DAFWA: Remember to check paddocks for locusts!
CROPPING

DAFWA: Remember to check paddocks for locusts!

Be on high alert for locusts

12 September 2016

DAFWA: Remember to check paddocks for locusts!
CROPPING

DAFWA: Remember to check paddocks for locusts!

THE WA Department of Agriculture and Food has urged farmers to check their paddocks for locust activity,

12 September 2016

Spring locusts alert in WA grainbelt
CROPPING

Spring locusts alert in WA grainbelt

REGIONAL landholders in the Western Australian grainbelt are being urged to inspect properties for locust

24 August 2016

Landholders aware for spring locusts
ARCHIVE

Landholders aware for spring locusts

SURVEYS by the Department of Agriculture and Food WA have confirmed hatchings of Australian Plague Locusts

04 November 2013

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