Metarhizium acridum controls locust and grasshoppers in Sahelian countries, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
- Locusts and grasshopper /Sahelian countries/ Metarhizium acridum / locusts and grasshoppers
- Replacement of classified chemical substances (eg. chlorpyrifos, fipronil,) by biological solution to control locusts by aerial spray to protect food security in Middle East and Sahelian countries.
- Technical result: 90% in field mortality 17 days after applying entomopathogenic fungus
- Economic result: efficient locust control at same price than chemical control without re-entry intervals nor negative effect for humans or the environment
- Sustainability (ecological, social and economical) Gains:
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- Reduction in reliance on chemical pesticides
- Specific pest control, respecting natural enemies
- Increased biodiversity enabling resilient ecosystems
- Reduction in reliance on chemical pesticides
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- Demonstrates good governance (replacing hazardous chemicals in aerial spraying)
- Enables worker and consumer health and safety
- Demonstrates good governance (replacing hazardous chemicals in aerial spraying)
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- Supports farmers livelihood
- Improvement financial viability
- Supports farmers livelihood
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