Locusts, also called “grasshoppers,” belong to the Orthoptera order. This group includes species from the Acrididae and Pyrgomorphidae families. Over 10,000 locust species exist globally, mainly in the grasslands and deserts of tropical and temperate zones. In Africa, the desert locust primarily causes large-scale plagues. Globally, the desert locust (Schistocerca gregaria) ranks as the most […]

Cherries, with their delightful flavor and rich nutritional content, are a favorite fruit for many. However, they also attract a variety of birds and pests. Additionally, severe weather conditions like hailstorms and heavy rain can significantly threaten cherry trees. These factors can impact the yield and quality of cherries, sometimes even leading to the loss […]

In Africa, keeping rice fields safe from birds is especially hard during the dry season. With little natural food available, many migrating birds stay in grain fields longer, looking for their next meal. In places like Sierra Leone, Nigeria, and Ghana, birds become a big threat to rice at all stages of growth. They can […]