Locusts
Current news
The 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.
The latest locust situation and forecast development dates are available on our current situation page. The Locust Bulletin provides details of known distributions and more detailed regional forecasts, along with distribution and recent rainfall maps. Information on how landholders can protect their crops and pastures is available in the GRDC plague locust control fact sheet.
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 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
Australian Plague Locust Commission
Australian Government Department of Agriculture,
Fisheries and Forestry
GPO Box 858
Canberra ACT 2601
Telephone: +61 2 6272 5076
Toll Free (within Australia): 1800 635 962
Facsimile: +61 2 6272 5074
Email the APLC
Street Address:
Unit 7, 50 Collie St, Fyshwick ACT 2609
17 Jun 2011