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There're some entertaining control measures being suggested in the comments. To my knowledge, the best control measure is pesticide application programs that us
by dougmwne 7y ago
There're some entertaining control measures being suggested in the comments. To my knowledge, the best control measure is pesticide application programs that use modeling to suggest optimal treatment locations. If you can develop a better locust population model, FAO would likely be interested.
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- cosmodisk 7y agoI think genetic modifications could help but it's probably a long shot.
- pnako 7y agoLocusts are a solved problem in most parts of the world. Insecticides do work. I understand that this is HN and people are interested in drones, lasers, genetic engineering, etc. but in cases like this it's better to use proven solutions rather than experiment.
- coribuci 7y agoWe only need a way to move Glyphosat from Western Europe to Africa.