Greeley Tribune in Greeley, Colorado

Locust Plague in Cyprus and British Extermination Efforts

The Cyprus locust invasion from 1872 to 1883 is chronicled with Greek and Turkish rule, the rise of Said Pacha, and British efforts to eradicate swarms. Details cover egg collection, trapping with canvas screens and oilcloth, pit methods, labor demands, and yearly results showing dramatic reductions and ongoing vigilance.