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Plagues of locusts have been devouring their way through the state’s central west compounding the hardships suffered by drought-affected farmers. More than 150 swarms have been reported to Biosecurity Queensland so far this year, with some reported to be more than 40ha in size and thick enough to “black out the sky”. While their activity has been dying down as winter approaches, there are fears eggs are lying dormant waiting to return in favourable weather conditions.