Locust Pesticide Management System (L-PMS)
Digital system for managing pesticide use in locust control
Description
Locust Pesticide Management System (L-PMS) is a digital system designed to support countries in managing and monitoring pesticide stocks and equipment for locust control. The system enables real-time tracking, inventory management, and reporting, contributing to safer, more efficient, and environmentally responsible locust control operations. L-PMS is relevant for food security, sustainable production, and rural development in locust-affected regions.
Technology
Locust PMS operates as a web-based application supported by a centralized database. It allows authorized users to enter and manage data on pesticide inventories, usage and locations, and integrates geospatial information to support monitoring and reporting of control operations.
Target
The solution serves public sector agencies, national locust control units, and farm operators involved in locust survey and control activities, including large, medium, and smallholder farms in affected countries.
Business model
Locust Pesticide Management System (L-PMS) is provided free of charge to national authorities and users as part of FAO’s support to locust-affected countries.
Impact
Locust Pesticide Management System (L-PMS) aims to improve the efficiency and transparency of pesticide management, reduce risks to human health and the environment, and support compliance with international standards.
Partners
Regional Commissions for Controlling the Desert Locust; FAO Digitalization and Informatics Division (CSI); National Ministries of Agriculture in pilot countries; Not specified in public sources.
Four Betters
Better environment
Better production
Better life
