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R ed locust upsurge, western Tanzania

R ed locust upsurge, western Tanzania. Ikuu plain, 28/04/2012. Ikuu / Katavi plains. 30,000 ha surveyed 73 swarms, covering 9,000 ha Anticipate existence more swarms, pending detailed survey Initial stage 300,000 ha cereal crops at risk ( Rukwa , Katavi , Kigoma Regions) .

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R ed locust upsurge, western Tanzania

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  1. Red locust upsurge, western Tanzania Ikuu plain, 28/04/2012

  2. Ikuu/Katavi plains • 30,000 ha surveyed • 73 swarms, covering 9,000 ha • Anticipate existence more swarms, pending detailed survey • Initial stage 300,000 ha cereal crops at risk (Rukwa, Katavi, Kigoma Regions)

  3. Current actors • Crops Division, MAFC • IRLCO-CSA , Ndola, Zambia International Red Locust Control Organization for Central and Southern Africa, Ndola, Zambia

  4. WORST CASE SCENARIO • Escape swarms into: DR Congo, Rwanda, Burundi and Uganda • Further breeding • Locust plague in the region

  5. Action required MAY ! • Renting survey helicopter & spraying airplane • Pesticides • Storage drums • Personnel • Protective gear for operators • Operations cost

  6. Appeal for donor support Current estimate: US$ 550,000

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