Hatchings still going slowly thankfully

Warmer weather over the last week has led to increased hatching activity across a number of areas. Further reports, particularly in locust hot spots such as Bourke and Brewarrina (Darling) and Nyngan (Central West), takes total confirmed hatchings to 51. The North West LHPA has also experienced increased locust hatchings over the past week.

A 600 metre long dense band of locust nymphs was also found on a property 30 km south of Carinda, in the state’s north west. The band, which was some four metres wide, consisted mainly of 2nd instar nymphs with a large number also still emerging from the eggbed.

Warmer temperatures predicted for much of the State this coming week point to a further jump in locust hatchings and general activity. Whilst it’s recognised that some farmers are still having trouble getting out onto wet paddocks