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Gippsland - How Now Gippy Cow
November 2010 Edition

Locust update

At the time of writing in the middle of October 2010, DPI had received nearly 3000 reports of locust activity, mainly from northern Victoria. As the locust situation is changing daily, check the DPI website for daily situation updates and information. www.dpi.vic.gov.au/locusts

The website contains information on:

• Where to report locust activity
• Frequently asked questions about locusts
• The locust insecticide rebate scheme
• Insecticide control options tool
• Insecticide cost calculator
• Chemical resellers list
• Spray contractors
• Media releases
• Community locust meetings
• Other useful locust links
• DPI even has a locust Twitter

The site contains fact sheets on:

• The 2010 locust response
• Identification and biology of locusts
• Health and safety (with chemical use)
• Home and community gardens
• Driving safely
• Chemical usage
• Bureau of Meteorology
• Locust management on public land