International Locust Control Organization

The International Locust Control Organization (ILCO) is a regional agency that helps countries in North Africa and the Middle East manage and control locust outbreaks. Locusts can rapidly swarm and damage crops, threatening food security. ILCO coordinates efforts like monitoring locust populations, sharing expertise, and organizing control measures such as spraying pesticides. Its goal is to prevent locust plagues from escalating into large-scale agricultural disasters, ensuring stability and food supply in the affected regions.