United Republic of Tanzania19 May 2009, Iku-Katavi - The base manager of IRLCO-CSA Tabora presenting logistical preparations to the control team prior to starting up air operations. A display board of specimens of the Red Locus...

United Republic of Tanzania23 May 2009, Iku-Katavi - A survey helicopter provided by IRLCO-CSA is used to assess the extent of the locust invasion in order to determine targets for spraying (control operations) by the survey te...

United Republic of Tanzania21 May 2009, Iku-Katavi - Red Locusts swarming the Iku-Katavi plains. Air operations using Green Muscle envirnomentally friendly pesticide are executed to arrest and contain the damage.

United Republic of Tanzania22 May 2009, Iku-Katavi - A high capacity Turbo Thrash spray aircraft taking off from Mpanda airfield for aerial control operations. With a capacity of about 800 litres, it can cover 800 hectares per...

United Republic of Tanzania22 May 2009, Iku-Katavi - Preparation of the biopesticide for a locust control intervention. Mixing spores of the fungus Metarhizium Anisopliae and various mineral oils makes it non-toxic to humans, k...

United Republic of Tanzania21 May 2009, Iku-Katavi - Farm community in the vicinity of the outbreak area of Iku Katawi Natural Park. Cropping areas are vulnerable to locust swarms and could result in the loss of income from sea...

United Republic of Tanzania23 May 2009, Iku-Katavi - Villagers standing near cages containing samples of Red Locusts, which are kept to monitor and observe the effects of the biopesticide.

United Republic of Tanzania22 May 2009, Iku-Katavi - A Turbo Thrash spray aircraft flying over fields. FAO organized and coordinated the locust control campaign together with the International Locust Control Organization for Ce...

United Republic of Tanzania22 May 2009, Iku-Katavi - Spraying the wetlands, a habitat to a wide range of wildlife; crocodiles, hippos, elephants, etc. Usually spraying is not allowed using chemical pesticides, but because it is...

United Republic of Tanzania21 May 2009, Iku-Katavi - Red Locusts swarming the Iku-Katavi Natural Reserve Park. Air operations using Green Muscle envirnomentally friendly pesticide are executed to arrest and contain the damage.

United Republic of Tanzania21 May 2009, Iku-Katavi - Rice is one of many lucrative crops grown in Tanzania and is mainly used for local for consumption.

United Republic of Tanzania23 May 2009, Iku-Katavi - Group photo of the Red Locust control team at the Mpanda airfield. A mixed team comprised of National Plant Protection staff and IRLCO-CSA and FAO experts.