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  • Scelio pembertoni: The Tiny Wasp Controlling Locust Populations
    Locusts are being bugged by a tiny wasp that lays its eggs inside their bodies. The wasps are called Scelio pembertoni, and they are native to Hawaii. They were introduced to Africa in the 1990s in an attempt to control locust populations. The wasps have been very effective at controlling locusts, and they have helped to reduce crop damage in many African countries.

    The wasps lay their eggs inside the locusts' abdomens. The eggs hatch into larvae that feed on the locusts' internal organs. The larvae eventually kill the locusts.

    The wasps are very small, and they are difficult to see. However, they can cause a lot of damage to locust populations. In one study, the wasps were able to reduce locust populations by up to 90%.

    The wasps are a natural enemy of locusts, and they are a safe and effective way to control locust populations. They are a valuable tool in the fight against hunger in Africa.

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