In the Swarm's Shadow - Locust Science

Ask A Biologist Podcast

Embark on a journey through the buzzing world of grasshoppers and locusts with Dr. Biology. In this episode, biologists Rick Overson and Mira Word Ries, from the Global Locust Initiative at Arizona State University dig into the world of these insects. The three delve into the methods of swarm prevention, from the intriguing "doughnut diet" that influences migratory behavior to the critical role of soil and crop management in making fields less welcoming to these insects. Rick and Mira bring to light the importance of global cooperation and the need for a unified attack against locust invasions that spare no border.
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Read more: On the Lookout for Locusts

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Capitoli

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. How are locusts different from grasshoppers? Rick (00:02:34)

3. Where do you find locusts? Mira (00:05:27)

4. The Rocky Mountain locust. Rick (00:06:39)

5. Are locusts mainly found in dry areas? Mira (00:07:07)

6. What causes locusts to swarm? Rick (00:07:39)

7. How do you stop locust swarms? Mira (00:08:52)

8. Have you seen a locust swarm? Rick (00:10:39)

9. What do locusts like to eat? Mira (00:11:34)

10. The donut diet. Mira (00:11:53)

11. Why is it called the donut diet? Rick (00:14:39)

12. Soil management. Mria (00:14:40)

13. Locust management teams. Rick (00:15:33)

14. HopperWiki (00:17:50)

15. Three questions (00:21:40)

16. When did you know you wanted to be a scientist? Mira (00:21:52)

17. When did you know you wanted to be a scientist? Rick (00:22:43)

18. What would you be if you were not a biologist? Rick (00:23:25)

19. What would you be if you were not a biologist? Mira (00:24:21)

20. What advice do you have for future scientists and project coordinator? Mira? (00:25:18)

21. What advice do you have for future scientists? Rick (00:27:18)

22. Sign-off - Learn more (00:28:45)