It is of paramount importance to improve application techniques

when controlling locust outbreaks in developing countries.

Most available documents and publications on locust control

deal mainly with insecticides, rather than application techniques

and the required control equipment.

The present guide book is designed to make up for this oversight.

Basic principles for conducting spraying operations, descriptions

of spraying equipment - especially for ultra low volume spraying -

and specific locust control techniques are described in detail.

The document explains how to get the most from treatments

while minimizing the adverse effects to man and the environment.

This book is aimed at decision-makers and all those involved

in locust control who wish to improve their knowledge

of application techniques.