Scientists Discover Chemical That Could Stop Locust Cannibalism
Scientists have discovered a chemical that encourages locust cannibalism, offering a potential new way to manage locust swarms that can devastate crops and destroy livelihoods. In a study published in the journal Current Biology, researchers tested the effects of the chemical, phenethyl acetate (PEA), on locusts in the lab and in the field. They found that locusts that had been exposed to PEA were more likely to eat other locusts than those that had not been exposed. This suggests that PEA may be a useful tool in controlling locust swarms and reducing their destructive potential.
source: Phys.org