Locust biology – what is an Australian Plague Locust?
Learn more about the life cycle and nature of the Australian Plague Locust. Questions include information on what a locust looks like, how to search for locust egg beds, what locusts eat, how they develop and what happens when they hatch.
Reporting and treating locusts in Victoria
Know your role in the locust response. Questions include information on landholder responsibility, when and how to treat locusts, and what to do if you find locusts in your back garden.
Insecticides and spraying
Communities should be aware about what insecticides are being used to treat locusts. Questions include information on chemicals used to treat locusts, safe spraying advice, health and safety, the risk to bees and how spraying will be conducted on public land.
What the government is doing
Read about the Victorian Governments' planned response activities to the plague locust threat.
Industry advice
Industries should be aware of how locusts might affect their business or produce. Questions include reference to information in the Department's industry specific fact sheets and further information on how locusts may affect hay/silage. You will also find detailed questions and answers for the Organics Industry.
Frequently Asked Questions - adult flying locusts and locust swarms
Learn more about the adult Australian Plague Locust and find out what you can do if you encounter a locust swarm. Questions include information on adult locust development, the difference between a locust swarm and flying adult locusts and what a locust swarm looks like.
Frequently Asked Questions - Spur Throated Locusts
Learn about the tropical Spur Throated Locust. Questions include information on what a Spur Throated Locust looks like, how they differ from the Australian Plague Locust and what damage they can do.
Locusts and Other Insects
Find out how Australian Plague Locusts differ from other similar insects.
