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Locusts Plague Northern Italy
While not a plague of biblical portions giant locusts are causing damage and anxiety in parts of northern Italy. Locusts have been in the southern regions and are now moving north into the Piedmonte. Locusts have even been found in the streets of Turin.
Swarms of locusts are devouring vineyards in some areas of northern Italy. With swarms capable of moving up to 30 miles per hour they are flying into cars, getting entangled in hair and getting caught in clothes. They have been swarming on the walls of houses.
The locusts are harmless to humans, but they pose a threat to the harvest of the grapes used in the product of Barbera wine.
Small numbers of locusts are normal in Italy during the summer months. However, the size of the swarms is larger than normal and may be due to a prolonged drought and less severe winters.
In order for the number of locusts to return to normal, Italy will need several cooler summers.
Posted by Jackie on August 1, 2005
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