locusts destroy
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to cause significant damage, especially to crops
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- The locusts have destroyed a lot of the crops.
- A massive swarm of locusts can destroy entire fields overnight.
- Historically, locusts would destroy harvests, leading to famine.
- The farmers watched helplessly as the locusts destroyed their livelihood.
- If not controlled, these locusts will destroy all vegetation in their path.
- Reports indicate that locusts continue to destroy agricultural land in the region.
- The rapid breeding of locusts allows them to quickly destroy vast areas.
- Scientists are researching ways to prevent locusts from destroying crops.
- Whole villages suffered when the locusts destroyed their food supply.
- Measures are being taken to stop the locusts from destroying any more plantations.