Control operations continue along the Red Sea coast
The Desert Locust situation remained serious during most of February along both sides of the Red Sea as second-generation breeding continued in Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea and Saudi Arabia, causing the formation of additional groups of hoppers and adults, bands and swarms. Control operations continued in all countries, treating 80 000 ha. By the end of the month, there were indications that the situation was improving as infestations declined in some areas, mainly in Eritrea, due to the intensive control operations and drying ecological conditions.