In Omsk region, due to weather conditions, the hatching of larvae of a particularly dangerous pest has resumed.
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Folks in Omsk's agricultural sector have some unwelcome news - the revival of non-native locust larvae is underway, happening on well-heated, sunny spots. Let's remind ourselves, the region experienced unusually warm weather in April.
Due to this, experts advise Omsk farmers to keep a close eye on their storage areas, empty lots, and wooded strips, since these places could harbor the highest concentration of the potentially dangerous pest. Once their numbers surpass the threshold of harm (5-10 per square meter), a pesticide treatment with approved substances would be necessary.
It's important to remember that various non-native species of locust pests (mainly the Siberian, dark-winged, cross, white-striped, spotted, and wingless) inhabit the Omsk region. In 2024, their development saw a period of depression, with excessive rainfall being an unfavorable factor for locusts. However, the winter conditions were satisfactory.
Earlier, experts had not ruled out a localized increase in locust numbers in 2025. The refined forecast will appear following soil surveys. Concurrently, the Rosseelhozcenter does not exclude the arrival of insects from adjacent territories.
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Society News: An unexpected comeback of non-local locust larvae has been reported in Omsk, occurring on well-heated, sunny spots. Farmers are encouraged to monitor their storage areas, empty lots, and wooded strips, as these areas may house the highest concentration of the potentially dangerous pest. When their numbers exceed the threshold of harm (5-10 per square meter), a pesticide treatment with approved substances would be necessary. Keep in mind that various non-native species of locust pests (mainly the Siberian, dark-winged, cross, white-striped, spotted, and wingless) are native to the Omsk region. In 2024, their development saw a period of depression, with excessive rainfall being an unfavorable factor for locusts. However, the winter conditions were satisfactory. Earlier, experts had not ruled out a localized increase in locust numbers in 2025. The refined forecast will appear following soil surveys. Concurrently, the Rosseelhozcenter does not exclude the arrival of insects from adjacent territories. Stay tuned for updates!
- The unexpected resurfacing of various non-native locust species, such as Siberian, dark-winged, cross, white-striped, spotted, and wingless, in Omsk, predominantly on warm and sunny areas, has raised concerns among experts.
- Given the current revival of non-native locust larvae in Omsk and the potential for a localized increase in numbers in 2025, according to earlier predictions, the need for weather forecasting in the arena of environmental science, particularly in relation to climate change, becomes particularly relevant.
