locusts

[US]/ˈləʊkəsts/
[UK]/ˈloʊkəsts/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.plural form of locust; a type of grasshopper that swarms and causes damage to crops; greedy person; destroyer; locust tree

Phrases & Collocations

swarm of locusts

locusts attack crops

locusts in flight

control locusts

locusts plague area

locusts migrate south

locusts destroy fields

locusts breed rapidly

locusts threaten food

locusts cause famine

Example Sentences

locusts can devastate crops in a short time.

farmers are concerned about locust swarms.

locusts are known for their ability to migrate long distances.

the locust plague affected many regions last year.

scientists study locust behavior to prevent infestations.

locusts can reproduce rapidly under favorable conditions.

locusts have been a problem for agriculture for centuries.

efforts are being made to control locust populations.

locusts can travel hundreds of kilometers in search of food.

the government is working to mitigate the impact of locusts.

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