People are always asking me about the locust situation in Niger, and as I came upon some information the other day, I thought I might as well share.
According to FAO's report, locusts this year are not a major threat.
The situation remained calm in the region during May. Isolated solitarious adults were reported in southeast Niger. Small-scale breeding will commence with the onset of the seasonal rains in Niger, causing locust numbers to increase slightly.So there you have it; no exceptional damage anticipated this year when it comes to these little rascals, although I must remind you that they are ALWAYS part of the nature of things down there. And they DO eat crops, so cultivating your own Eden trees is a good tip because locusts are more into leaves than fruits.
Looking forward to getting back there!
Ishtar
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