TITLE:
The Locust (Tropidacris spp) within the Ejido “El Cuayo”
AUTHORS:
Compeán-Guzmán Francisco Javier, Carlos Ricardo Menéndez Gámiz
KEYWORDS:
Ejido “El Cuayo”, Locust Infestation, Tropidacris Collaris
JOURNAL NAME:
Advances in Entomology,
Vol.13 No.1,
January
31,
2025
ABSTRACT: Tropidacris spp. represent the largest known group among acridoids. Their presence ranges from southeastern Mexico and has so far been confirmed only in tropical habitats. This publication seeks to highlight the current and potential challenges associated with their presence. For decades, the use of chemical insecticides has been the primary method for controlling locust populations, though these substances pose significant risks to human health and the environment. Recent research efforts are directed toward developing control methods that are less detrimental to both ecological and human health, such as biopesticides derived from pathogenic fungi, plant extracts, and strategically prescribed burns. Satellite surveillance enables the monitoring of the origination and progression of outbreaks to inform control strategy selection.