Plagues of locusts could be avoided by using compounds that suppress swarming

Nature, Published online: 25 June 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-01859-6The discovery of compounds that inhibit biosynthesis of the pheromone that triggers locust swarming suggests a fresh approach for controlling these pests.

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Plagues of locusts could be avoided by using compounds that suppress swarming

Nature, Published online: 25 June 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-01859-6The discovery of compounds that inhibit biosynthesis of the pheromone that triggers locust swarming suggests a fresh approach for controlling these pests.