In August, the locust infestations declined in all countries as a result of the intense and large-scale control operations previously carried out mainly until the end of July and of the progressive disappearance of the remaining locust populations. Nevertheless, the situation was still worrying in Georgia and Russia, where a total of almost 46 000 hectares (ha) were treated. Control operations were also carried out in Kyrgyzstan and Armenia. Overall, control operations were carried out on a bit more than 50 000 ha in Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA) in August, an almost twentyfold decrease as compared to the previous month.