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.