QUESTIONNAIRE ON NATIONAL LOCUST SITUATIONS AND MANAGEMENT

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1 QUESTIONNAIRE ON NATIONAL LOCUST SITUATIONS AND MANAGEMENT You are the resource person(s) filling in this questionnaire. Please indicate your exact name(s) and contact/address (incl. e.mail, tel and cell.): 1. General information on locust pests present in the country 2. National locust management and structure 3. Information management 4. Anti-locust strategy over the past 10 years 5. Equipment and Infrastructures 6. Pesticide management 7. Human health and environmental issues 8. Funding 9. Legislation related to locust management 10. Cooperation with neighbouring countries and other stakeholders 11. Expectations regarding developments for better locust management 12. Current locust situation (over the period) 1- General information on locust pests present in the country 1.1. Locust pests present in the country (CIT, DMA, LMI, other locusts) 1, location and size of the main outbreak areas (please add a map) 1.2. Recent locust outbreaks (species, period, duration, location, surveyed and controlled areas in ha-, crop damage, vegetation and any other useful details including, if available, impact on rural population) 1.3. Infestations shared with neighbouring countries (species and main affected transboundary regions) 2. National locust management and structures 2.1. National locust units or services in charge of locust management For national locust unit/service and decentralized units (if any), please provide the following information: Identification Exact name Date of creation Modalities of creation (decree, law, etc.) Ministry(ies) of supervision Names of head/chief and other focal point(s) Contact details (address, telephone, fax, ) Website address 1 CIT Calliptamus italicus, the Italian Locust DMA Dociostaurus maroccanus, the Moroccan Locust LMI Locusta migratoria, the Asian Locust

2 Structure and staffing If available, please provide an organization chart of the locust unit with indication of number (No.) of staff. No. of people involved on a permanent basis by category, i.e. mention titles, competencies and experience of staff members (plant protection, pest or locust officers, engineers, logisticians, technicians, drivers, clerks, etc.) No. of people involved on a temporary basis by category Training Are training/refreshing sessions regularly organized to the benefit of locust staff members? If yes, how many were held in the recent years (since 2000) and when? Which were the main topics (surveys, control methods and new technologies, information management, bioecology, environment, etc.)? 2.2. Links with other services/divisions/departments/ministries Please indicate whether other services, divisions, department or ministries are involved in dealing with locust operations, including in border areas, and specify: Exact appellation: Ministry of supervision: Name of head/chief: Contact details (address, telephone, fax, ): No. of people involved by category: 2.3. Other related national structures and partnership Technical expertise (national laboratories, research centres, meteorological/weather centre, universities, institutes, non governmental organizations, etc.) Names of entities Names and competencies of focal point and experts Main topics (including remote sensing and satellite imagery) and experience Main strength/comparative advantages and weaknesses Partnership Do formal or informal partnerships exist with the above-mentioned national entities? If yes, which are the nature, topic and duration of the interaction? 3. Information management 3.1. Information collection Field data - How and when are field data collected? Are there regular surveys carried out? If yes, at which period of the year, for how many months, at which periodicity, by whom? If possible, add a table to summarize the response - Where are the field data collected? Are the observations made on particular sites? If yes, which are criteria for selection (region, district, specific request and from whom)? If possible, add a map to summarize the response 2

3 - How are the field data geo-referenced (maps, Geographic Positioning System GPStechnology)? See also Observations made during surveys: which kind of locust data is gathered (species, density, development stage incl. hopper instars, behaviour, phase, etc.)? Which kind of environment related data is collected (weather and ecological conditions, soil moisture, vegetation natural, crops, cover, development, etc.)? - Is there a standard locust observation form? If yes, please provide a copy. - Are there other information sources and which ones (farmers, villagers, security forces, traders, travellers, etc.)? Is there a support for this information? Other data Are there data other than field ones collected (for ex. satellite imagery, weather data, etc.)? If yes, indicate nature and source of these data 3.2. Information sharing and transmission - When (how many days after survey) or at which frequency are field data transmitted to the national locust unit? - How are these data transmitted (hand-carried, mail, radio, , tel., fax, etc)? - Is there a standard transmission form? If yes, please provide a copy Information processing and analysis - Where are the collected data processed and analysed? Directly on the spot during surveys and/or within the national locust unit? - Do the results of data analysis include forecast? If yes, for how long? - Are specific tools and technologies used to analyze field data and prepare forecast? - In particular, does a Geographic Information System (GIS) exist for locust management? If yes, please specify software(s), dates/periods of development and installation, and originator? Is it used on a regular basis? For which locust species? - On which support are provided the results of data analysis (report, bulletin, monitoring or synthesis map of the locust situation, table summary, etc.). What is its content? Provide a copy of the usual support. - Is there a synthesis document prepared at the end of the locust campaign? If yes, when? Please provide a copy of the most recent document Information dissemination - To who are the results of data analysis and forecast addressed (Ministers, heads of Department of Agriculture, of field basis, etc.)? - When is this information disseminated (all year long, only during control campaigns, etc.) and at which frequency? - How is the information disseminated (via mail, , fax, radio, hard copy, etc) - Is there a standard report, bulletin, , etc.? If yes, please, provide a copy. 3

4 - Is information on locust situation also disseminated through media? If yes, which ones (written press, radio, TV, Internet, etc.)? In which case(s), when and at which frequency? 3.5. Information storage and recording - How and where are locust data stored? - Is there a locust database for data storage? - Is there a specific library where locust data/archives are gathered? 3.6. Locust literature - Is locust literature is available? If yes, where is it located (national locust unit, research centres, universities, etc.)? - Are there lists of locust related documentation and literature available in the country, in national or other languages? If yes, please provide a copy. 4. Anti-locust strategy over the past 10 years (average & peaks if any) 4.1. Planning Is there an annual plan prepared for locust management? If yes, when, by who, on which basis (i.e. conclusions of previous campaign, forecast, etc.) and content? 4.2. Survey Average annual area surveyed (in ha) and peaks if any outbreak: Purpose of survey: a. Locust population dynamics and development, i.e. oviposition, hatching, hopper, adult, laying): b. Identification of control target Survey mode (foot, vehicle, aircraft): Survey team No. of staff, competency, and institution: Frequency according to purpose of survey Period of the year according to purpose of survey Usual duration of a survey according to its purpose: Usual No. of sites assessed or of stops done during a survey: Usual No of kilometres covered during one single survey: Equipment used: 4.3. Control Mechanical Control Average annual area controlled (in ha) and peaks if any outbreak: Control team (No. and profile of people involved): Control methods applied (brief description): Equipment used: Period of the year: Duration: Locust mortality: Chemical Control Average annual area treated (in ha) and peaks if any outbreak: Control team (No. and profile of people involved): Period of the year: 4

5 Duration: Location. Please add a map of most frequently treated areas over the past decade. Products used (trade name, active ingredients, formulation and dosage): Annual average quantity of pesticides used during locust control operations: Equipment used (incl. sprayers, vehicle, etc.): Locust mortality observed: Please also indicate whether Ultra Low Volume (ULV) techniques are introduced/used in the country and since when? Alternative methods Are alternative control methods introduced and used in the country? If yes, which ones (biopesticides, insect growth regulators, etc.)? Please specify when and provide details concerning their impact Communities involvement in control operations Are farmers/local population/communities involved in control operations? Is it on a voluntary basis or upon payment? Which is their exact role and related impact? 4.4. Logistic aspects If the logistic component of the locust control operations is not or only partially under the responsibility or supervision of national structure(s), please indicate which aspects (transport -staff, equipments, pesticides, water, etc.-, flying hours, vehicles renting, spraying, etc.) are seconded and to who (names, competencies and capacities) 4.5. Main constraints Please describe. This may include fund shortage, insufficient training, logistical problems, security, etc Preparedness for emergencies and contingency plan Do contingency plan or early warning mechanisms for anticipating emergencies exist? If yes, lease describe briefly (incl. emergency threshold, actors involved, secondment of staff, funding, donor sensitization, etc). 5. Equipment and infrastructures 5.1. Equipment Please provide information as a table- on number, nature and location of the following: - Survey equipment (i.e. maps indicate scale and projection-, Geographical Positioning System (GPS), compass, thermometers, anemometers, rain-gauge, tally counters, capture nets, dissection material, etc): - Control equipment (i.e. sprayers, protective clothing, GPS, differential global positioning system DGPS- for increased precision of spraying, etc.): - Vehicles/transport means available for survey and control operations (pick-up, trucks, aircraft, motorcycles, etc): - Communication equipment (tel., cellular phone, satellite phone, radio, walkie-talkie, fax, etc): - Computer equipment: - Other relevant equipment (excluding pesticides- see hereafter): 5.2. Infrastructures - What are the main locust related infrastructures? 5

6 - Are there meteorological stations within the country? If yes, how many, where, and which is the available equipment and number of employees? How are weather data made available? Is there a monthly bulletin? Is there any contract to get weather data on a regular basis? (see also points and ) 6. Pesticides management 6.1. Registered pesticides Please provide the list of pesticides registered for locust control in the country, indicating commercial trade names, active ingredients, concentration and formulation Trials with conventional and alternative pesticides - Have trials with conventional (i.e. chemical) pesticides been carried out recently? If yes, when, with which pesticides (trade name, active ingredient, formulation, concentration and dosage) and on which locust species? Which were the results in terms of efficiency and on impact on target and non-target fauna and flora? - Have trials with alternative pesticides been carried out recently? If yes, when, with which compounds (trade name, active ingredient, formulation, concentration and dosage) and on which locust species? Which were the results in terms of efficiency and impact on target and non-target fauna and flora? 6.3. Stocks - Is there a pesticide stock in the country? If yes, please provide a list indicating trade names, active ingredients and available quantities (i.e. an inventory of this stock). - Is the inventory of available locust related pesticide stocks regularly updated? 6.4. Storage and maintenance - Where are pesticides stored (location)? Please provide a list of existing warehouses indicating precise location, size (in m² and storage capacity) and brief description of the storage conditions. Some pictures would be appreciated. - How many persons are working in each warehouse? Which is their background? Do they use protective clothing during pesticide handling? - Are sampled of stored pesticides regularly analysed? When was made the last analysis? 6.5. Obsolete pesticides - Are there locust related obsolete stocks in the country? If yes, please provide a list indicating trade names, active ingredients and quantities still available. - What are the dispositions taken for disposal of obsolete pesticides? 6.6. Pesticide suppliers (public or private sector) and pesticide purchase - Are pesticides purchased on local or international market? When and how are the tenders made? - Are there pesticide producers or suppliers in the country? If yes, please provide a list with their name(s) and product(s) as well as quantities they can immediately provide or produce. 6

7 7. Human health and environmental issues - Is national staff sensitized on ways to reduce risks on human health and environment? If yes, how (training, documentation, media, etc.)? Please provide some examples. - Are protective clothing used during control operations and pesticides handling? Which ones? Please list the items of this equipment. - Which actions are taken for cleaning, storage and disposal of protective clothing, spraying material and empty pesticide containers? - Is the public informed and sensitized on possible health and environment effects of control operations, pesticides and on precautionary measures to be adopted? If yes, please indicate how and when? - Are effects on human health and non-target organisms monitored? If yes, please indicate how and when? - Are there any reports prepared with regards to human health and environmental aspects of locust campaign? I yes, please provide a copy. 8. Funding 8.1. National resources - Is there an annual budget allocated for locust management and control? If yes, please indicate annual amount over the past years (since 2000). - How is this budget allocated (staff, pesticide purchase, contracts, equipment, regular survey operations, etc.)? If possible, please indicate percentages. - Are there decentralized budgets (i.e. provincial, district, etc)? Amounts and location? - Is there any relief fund available in case of locust emergency? 8.2. External assistance - Is there past or current bilateral or international donor assistance for locust management or control? If yes, please specify name of donor(s) and brief overview of projects (title, main objectives, inputs, outputs and follow-up actions if any, budget, etc.) - Has the country recently formulated request(s) for assistance to external donors? If yes, please specify addressee, date, background and circumstances (whether the request was formulated on an emergency or on a capacity-building basis), whether there was a regional or international component, what the expected assistance is (inputs, budget, etc.), if there are envisaged or already undertaken preliminary steps (such as assessment missions, project document preparation and approval, etc.). 7

8 9. Legislation related to locust management What laws and regulations govern locust management activities (i.e. plant protection law, etc.), in particular on: Pesticide (please describe registration procedures); Environment (forbidden practices, protected or particularly sensitive areas, etc.); Other Please provide copies of relevant laws and regulations if available. 10. Cooperation with neighbouring countries and other stakeholders - Does an information exchange or cooperation with neighbouring countries exist, including along or across borders (i.e. joint surveys)? If yes, with which country(ies), on what, since when and at which frequency? Do formal or specific agreements exist? If yes, please provide a copy. - Is there a partnership or link, at regional and international levels, with intergovernmental or non governmental organizations, laboratories, institutes, universities, research centres, etc.? Field of competence and duration of interaction? Please provide a copy of specific agreements. 11. Expectations regarding developments for better locust management Regional cooperation (nature, funding, information exchange, activities, etc.): Capacity-building (incl. training): Survey and control operations: Pesticides management: Introduction of new tools and technologies: Research: FAO support: Others: 12. Current locust situation (over the period) Locust campaigns in 2006, 2007 and 2008: please provide a copy of annual final report, bulletins and/or any other relevant document as well as following information. Please fill in the table provided in annex and add a map to summarize the requested information Survey Areas surveyed (in ha) per year and location: Main habitat: 8

9 Survey period: Locust situation Please provide for each locust species the following data: Areas infested (in ha): Approximate date of first hatching: Peak/period of hatching: Approximate duration of hopper development: Approximate date of first adult apparition: Approximate dates of breeding periods Approximate dates of egg-laying periods Presence of hopper bands (date, number, size, density, etc.): Presence of adult swarms (date, number, size, density, etc.): Observations on locust movements (date, direction, etc.): Control Chemical control Areas controlled (in ha) and location: Period & duration: Locust species concerned: Pesticides used (names, active ingredients, dosage and formulation): Spraying mode (ground by operators, ground by vehicle indicate the type, aircraft indicate the type): Spraying technology (EC, ULV) Locust mortality: Mechanical control and methods Areas controlled (in ha) and location: Type of control methods/equipment: Period & duration: Locust species concerned: Locust mortality: Crop damage Natural vegetation (rangeland): Crops, orchards, etc.: Location: Period: Impact on local populations Please describe. 9

10 Annex Summary on locust situation and control in 2006, 2007 and 2008: Locust species Main infested/ treated areas (Regions, districts, etc.) Surveyed area (hectares) Infested area (hectares) Treated area (hectares) First semester First Semester First Semester 2008 Cross-border movements of locust populations (please indicate countries): Italian Locust CIT Moroccan Locust DMA Migratory Locust LMI Other locust species Please add hereafter any comments or precisions that you deem useful: THANK YOU VERY MUCH 10