Locust situation in Eritrea was improve significant during October. Isolated mature solitarious adults were present on the central coastal plains of the Red Sea between Sheib (1551N/3903E) and Mersa Gulbub (1633N/3908E). Groups of adults were seen laying at two locations in the last week of October2016. Survey was carried out during 27-31Oct,2016 in northern Red Sea coast of the country between Massawa and Karora. There was recent rainfall and vegetation condition started greening

For more information please download the National Desert Locust bulletin from the link below:

http://desertlocust-crc.org/Download.ashx?File=App_Uploads/Bulletins/Files/161107035404ERIbulletin Oct 2016.pdf