The influx of locusts has certainly happened as promised. Despite all the spraying that has gone on to minimize the impact of the locust plague, they are here in force. It's almost like living in a cloud of locusts when walking around town and driving is even worse.Driving is another hazard having to be addressed by locals. Many people have taken to installing flyscreens over their radiators to prevent a collection of locusts through the grill which would end up causing the car to overheat. If you haven't put one of these on your car as yet, it is well worthwhile considering doing so. Our local mechanics tell me that it is important to use flyscreen and not shadecloth as there is insufficient airflow through the shadecloth to keep the engine cool.
Motorcyle riders have either put their machines away or are suffering the splat of locusts on their bikes, clothes and faces in many instances. Many garderns around town are suffering the invasion also with the locusts eating away couch lawns in particular. They seem to particularly like this variety of grass and are stripping the grass away to the runner.
