Plague locust

Under the Rural Lands Protection Act 1998, all landholders are required to report the presence of plague locusts on their land to their local Livestock Health and Pest Authority (formerly Rural Lands Protection Boards). They are also required to control locusts, which is most effectively done when the nymphs band together. Insecticide is provided to ratepayers of Livestock Health and Pest Authorities free of charge and can be obtained from your local authority office.

For further information, contact your local Livestock Health and Pest Authority.

About plague locusts

Current situation

Plague locust operations

  • Policies
    NSW DPI policies for use in plague locust operations.
  • Procedures
    NSW DPI procedures, role descriptions and task profiles for use in plague locust operations.
  • Forms & templates
    NSW DPI forms and templates for use in plague locust operations.
  • Risk assessments
    NSW DPI risk assessments for use in managing plague locust control operations.

Use of chemicals & pesticides

Chemicals & livestock