Israel on alert as locusts cross in from Egypt

[James48]

5. Locusts in Egypt

Swarms are destroying crops and anything green.
This shot was taken yesterday about 200 miles south of Cairo.



Source:

http://www.mako.co.il/news-world/arab/Article-87e5c6300ae2d31004.htm&sCh=31750a2610f26110&pId=786102762

Translation:

"Weeks before Passover: a plague of locusts in Egypt
Egyptian experts caution against "epidemic of locusts" in the country. Cairo residents began burning tires to create black smoke smuggle the insects, causing heavy damage to agriculture
Locusts in Egypt. Soon Israel?
Locusts in Egypt. Archives
Photo: Reuters

Three weeks before Passover in Egypt experiencing locust attack. Swarms of insects were observed in several districts of Cairo at the weekend, after coming area occupied shores of the Red Sea.

Farmers and residents burned tires to create black smoke smuggle the locust cities. Swarms arrived in Egypt reportedly Zafar City area, 200 km from Cairo, and the area where the city bought the locusts appeared in three villages.

Egyptian experts have warned against the "epidemic of locusts" Nile Delta. In 2004, Egypt experienced the most severe blow yellow insects, at least in recent history, severely damaged crops and agriculture."


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Yuk.