The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/locusts/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:41:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png locusts | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/locusts/ 32 32 Israeli robot fitted with locust antenna gains scent superpowers https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-robot-fitted-with-locust-antenna-gains-scent-superpowers/ Wed, 18 Jan 2023 12:59:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2928915&preview=true&preview_id=2928915 Dog gone? Insect parts are so powerful they could one day replace sniffer dogs and even high-resolution cameras, Tel Aviv scientists predict

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]]> Israeli locust expert flies to Sardinia to help fight outbreak https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-locust-expert-flies-to-sardinia-to-help-fight-outbreak/ Sun, 03 Jul 2022 21:28:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2791894 Agriculture Ministry's Dr. Yoav Motro advises Italians on how best to deal with the insects, which have been plaguing the island for 3 years

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]]> Biblical plague explained? Israeli study suggests why locusts form massive swarms https://www.timesofisrael.com/biblical-plague-explained-israeli-study-suggests-why-locusts-form-massive-swarms/ Thu, 10 Feb 2022 01:23:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2699582 Researchers find a bacterial species that proliferates in the insects' guts when they join a group; the finding could lead to new means for combating outbreaks

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]]> Israelis wire locust ear to a robot, pioneering part-animal part-machine tech https://www.timesofisrael.com/israelis-wire-locust-ear-to-a-robot-pioneering-part-animal-part-machine-tech/ Wed, 03 Mar 2021 23:36:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2499169 Many insects see and hear better than any camera or microphone; that's why a bug-eyed Tel Aviv team is connecting insect parts to circuits and says this’ll be tomorrow’s tech

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]]> Plague-busters: Israeli team combats swarms of locusts in war-torn Ethiopia https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-crack-team-combats-plague-of-locusts-in-war-torn-ethiopia/ Tue, 24 Nov 2020 16:52:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2436061 To fight the worst Desert Locust threat in 70 years, Start-Up Nation delegation flies in with innovative techniques, utilizing drones and nighttime spraying

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]]> Plague to protein: Israeli firm seeks to put locusts on the menu https://www.timesofisrael.com/plague-to-protein-israeli-firm-seeks-to-put-locusts-on-the-menu/ Mon, 03 Aug 2020 08:54:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2359865 Golan-based Hargol Foodtech aims to produce 'food of the future' to replace livestock, but will need to overcome 'yuck factor' and win kosher certification

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]]> Plague of locusts set to descend upon Middle East in time for Passover https://www.timesofisrael.com/plague-of-locusts-set-to-descend-upon-middle-east-in-time-for-passover/ Mon, 16 Mar 2020 18:38:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2260879 'Extremely alarming' desert locust swarms forming in Horn of Africa -- but will skip Holy Land

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]]> Locusts spotted infesting Israel’s southeastern Arava area https://www.timesofisrael.com/locusts-spotted-infesting-arava-area/ Mon, 06 May 2019 08:24:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2070576 Agriculture Ministry teams to disperse 'friendly' pesticides to stem spread of voracious crop pest

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]]> Mecca’s Grand Mosque plagued by swarm of locusts https://www.timesofisrael.com/meccas-grand-mosque-plagued-by-swarm-of-locusts/ Fri, 11 Jan 2019 09:28:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1996638 Authorities dispatch cleaning crews to eradicate insects for the 'safety and comfort of guests of God's house'

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]]> NYC investigates food poisoning reports from exotic kosher meal https://www.timesofisrael.com/nyc-investigating-food-poisoning-reports-from-halakhic-dinner/ Thu, 21 May 2015 20:31:42 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1186490 'Halakhic Dinner' highlighted unusual fare such as oxtail, locusts, quail eggs and organ meat from various animals

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]]> Troops sprayed instead of locusts https://www.timesofisrael.com/paratroops-mistakenly-sprayed-instead-of-locusts/ Mon, 13 May 2013 06:48:38 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=503450 Agriculture Ministry planes accidentally dump pesticide on soldiers instead of insects; no soldiers harmed

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]]> Billions of locust eggs hatch in the Negev https://www.timesofisrael.com/billions-of-locust-eggs-hatch-in-the-negev/ Tue, 07 May 2013 11:32:57 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=494710 Negev Regional Council head appeals to the prime minister to save the south

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]]> Unhatched locusts lurking in Negev prompt panic https://www.timesofisrael.com/unhatched-locusts-lurking-in-negev-prompt-panic/ Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:42:20 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=470154 Southern council leader warns of 'natural disaster' that eggs may unleash; locust expert says things 'should be under control'

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]]> Israel fights off locust scourge on Passover eve https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-fights-off-locust-scourge-on-passover-eve/ Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:41:32 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=431962 Crop dusters bombard latest swarm of grasshoppers with pesticide in an effort to save south's crops

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]]> Fertile locusts swarm into Israel on Passover eve https://www.timesofisrael.com/fertile-locusts-swarm-into-israel-on-passover-eve/ Sun, 24 Mar 2013 16:38:51 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=431166 Arriving with Biblically resonant timing, latest arrivals are ready to reproduce

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