TED-Ed: Are locust plagues unstoppable? | Jeffrey A. Lockwood

Desert locusts, typically harmless, can transform into destructive swarms under certain conditions. Their lifecycle begins with eggs laid in moist soil, and when rain increases vegetation, locusts cluster and transform. Swarms can devastate crops, impacting food security in poor regions. Plagues can last years, but end with dry conditions. Human intervention, like satellite monitoring and insecticides, helps control swarms. Climate change and monoculture farming exacerbate the threat, highlighting the need for sustainable practices.

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