In September, the locust situation was calm in all Caucasian and Central Asian countries as the life cycle of the three pests was coming to an end or already completed. Italian Locust (CIT) mating and egg-laying were still observed in Armenia and ended in Kazakhstan. No control operations were carried out and no further locust development is expected this year. Egg-pod surveys will continue at least in October to assess the importance and current damage of overwintering eggs.