Scientist examining and testing a locust at the Anti-Locust Research Centre (ALRC)

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Scientist examining and testing a locust at the Anti-Locust Research Centre (ALRC)

Scientist examining and testing a locust at the Anti-Locust Research Centre (ALRC), an independent research institute set up by the UK government in 1945. The Centres primary aim was the coordination of international research and cooperation in locust control, in the face of the threat from locusts to overseas agriculture. Date: circa late 1960s

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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, a dedicated scientist meticulously examines a locust at the Anti-Locust Research Centre (ALRC) in London during the late 1960s. Established by the UK government in 1945, the ALRC was an independent research institute with a primary aim to coordinate international research and cooperation in locust control. The Centre faced the pressing threat posed by locusts to agriculture in various parts of the world. The scientist, clad in a pristine white lab coat, concentrates intently on the insect, holding it between two forceps. The locust, with its distinctive wings folded, appears calm as the scientist carries out a thorough analysis. The scientific equipment surrounding the scene – beakers, test tubes, microscopes, and other instruments – attests to the rigorous scientific process underway. The ALRC's efforts were crucial during this period, as locust swarms were known to devastate crops and cause widespread food shortages. The Centre's research focused on understanding the locust's behaviour, biology, and ecology, as well as developing and testing various control methods. The international cooperation facilitated by the ALRC played a significant role in mitigating the impact of locust infestations on agriculture and food security. This photograph offers a glimpse into the vital work carried out at the Anti-Locust Research Centre during the 1960s, a time when scientific research and international collaboration were essential in addressing global agricultural challenges.

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