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Tajikistan has identified large breeding grounds for locusts, with the pest recorded across more than 120,000 hectares. To enhance the fight against these insects, authorities are expanding the use of drones for monitoring and treating affected areas. asiaplustj.info »
Since early June, residents of Dushanbe have noticed a significant increase in locust activity, particularly during the evening hours. The insects have even been spotted flying into homes through open windows, raising concern among some residents and prompting discussions on how to get rid of them. asiaplustj.info »
A triple threat of locust outbreaks is sweeping across Central Asia, including Tajikistan, posing a severe risk to agriculture in the region. In 2025, authorities have reported significant infestations of three destructive species: the Moroccan locust ( Dociostaurus maroccanus ), the Italian locust ( Calliptamus italicus ), and the Asian migratory locust ( Locusta migratoria ). asiaplustj.info »
Specialists from Uzbekistan and Tajikistan have held talks In Uzbekistan’s Surkhandarya region to address the threats posed by the Moroccan locust. Uzbekistan’s Nuz.uz says the meeting focused on key issues related to the current situation in regions affected by the locust infestations. asiaplustj.info »
The fields in the mountainous areas of Khatlon province have been invaded by Moroccan locusts. A headquarters has been established in the region to protect agricultural lands, and maps are being created for the necessary work to combat the pests. asiaplustj.info »
A series of training sessions on modern methods of locust control has concluded in Tajikistan. Specialists from Sughd and Khatlon regions, as well as districts subordinate to the center (RRP), have studied advanced monitoring techniques and response strategies to combat locust infestations. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has introduced drones in its fight against locusts, marking a significant step forward in pest control alongside traditional insecticide spraying methods. asiaplustj.info »
CABAR. asia reports that locusts have attacked mountain pastures in southern Tajikistan. The farmers fear that insects will soon descend into the valleys and destroy their crops. The experts believe it is necessary to kill the locusts using biopesticides. asiaplustj.info »
Locust infestations, aggravated by climate change and environmental factors, are a serious problem for agricultural production in Tajikistan, threatening food security and economic stability. asiaplustj.info »
Locust infestations pose a serious challenge for Tajikistan’s agriculture threatening food supply and livelihoods. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has been supporting Tajikistan’s locust control strategy to reduce the infested areas. asiaplustj.info »
