Antilocust

From the point of view of organization, war conditions proved to be, paradoxically, more favorable for an anti-locust campaign than normal times. The importance of safeguarding vital food supplies, both for the troops and the population, became a powerful factor in obtaining the willing cooperation of all concerned.

The aircraft is specially equipped for antilocust spraying operations. In addition a Cessna-type aircraft also equipped for spraying is proceeding from Iran to Afghanistan. Both aircraft have been participating in U.S. Government antilocust assistance efforts in Iran.

The locust problem has plagued Chinese agriculture for as long as Chinese history is dated. […] The first antilocust decree was issued in 29 A.D.[…].

The author suggests flooding fields to destroy eggs; the use of smoke and ditches filled with brine to combat 'plagues'; and such anti-locust specifics as oil of wormwood, extract of centaury, and bitter lupins boiled in brine.

The gregarization threshold may be reflective of the hopper environment, particulary the structure of the vegetation. […] We believe that the threshold concept takes on certain significance and is of considerable value for the local antilocust survey service, even if the figures are only a rough estimate.