There are eco-friendly ways to battle locusts

The Horn of Africa is presently going through the worst desert locust invasion. Experts have predicted the locusts will stay at least until the end of this year, if not longer. The Kenyan government has made efforts to control the invasion. However, the methods used to rid the country of the locusts are doing more harm to the environment and people.

Despite the existence of alternative methods which have been proven to be efficient in controlling locusts, the government has continued to use chemical pesticides with high toxicity through aerial and ground application.