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. Locust plague in the region
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