Locusts

The Australian Plague Locust Commission (APLC) undertakes monitoring of locust populations in inland eastern Australia and manages outbreaks that have the potential to inflict significant damage to agriculture in more than one member state as a result of population build-up and migration.

The APLC is jointly funded by the Australian Government and the member states of New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Queensland.

This site has information on locusts in Australia and the activities of the APLC.

Australian locusts 

• Reporting locusts  •
• Information for landholders  •
• About locusts •
• Locust and grasshopper identification guide

Role of the APLC

• APLC Commissioners  •
• Office locations and contacts  •
• Area of operation    

APLC key functions and activities 

• Monitoring and forecasting • 
• Control  •
• Research •
• Environmental management  •
• Communications and engagement 

APLC documents and information brochures

• Annual Activity Reports  •
• ABARE economic studies on locust control  •
• Brochures  •  
• Locust bulletins •
• Subscribe to the 'Locust Bulletin'  

Contact the APLC