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Australian Plague Locusts

Current Situation

Following the major Australian plague locust outbreak that occurred in Victoria and other Australian states in 2010 and early 2011, locust numbers have returned to near normal levels in most areas.

Landholders should be aware that locusts can have an impact on Victorian agriculture in any given season, but usually on a more localised scale.

Detailed information is available on this website including advice on how to monitor your property for locusts, how to treat locust hoppers and what impact they may have on particular agricultural businesses.

The Locust Insecticide Rebate Scheme has now closed.

Read more about the current situation.

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Locust Response Maps
View the Department of Primary Industries' various Google maps to see reported locust activity in Victoria.

Industry information
Read our industry based factsheets for further advice about treating locusts for your industry.

Frequently asked questions
Learn more about the Australian Plague Locust by reading the Department's wide range of questions and answers about the locust situation and response in Victoria.

Locust Insecticide Rebate Scheme
The Locust Insecticide Rebate Scheme has now closed.

Insecticide Control Options Tool
The Insecticide Control Options Tool provides information on the available options for chemical control of Australian Plague Locusts.

Insecticide Cost Calculator
The Insecticide Cost Calculator allows farmers to get an estimate of their cost and usage of insecticide products for treating Australian Plague Locusts.

Upload your locust photos!
Send us your photos of eggbeds, hoppers and adult locusts in your local area.

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