How do locust produce?

Locusts reproduce by laying eggs in the soil or in specific plant substrates. Female locusts can lay hundreds of eggs at a time in a pod, which then hatch into nymphs that resemble small adults. These nymphs undergo several molts before reaching maturity, and under favorable conditions, locust populations can rapidly increase, leading to swarming behavior. Environmental factors, such as moisture and food availability, play a significant role in their reproductive cycles.