Giant locusts spreading from the Balkans were also seen in Bursa.

Giant locusts spreading from the Balkans were also seen in Bursa.

20.07.2026 06:30

Giant grasshoppers seen in Bursa, following Edirne, Istanbul, and Kocaeli, caused astonishment among citizens. Drawing attention with their large size, the grasshoppers were captured on mobile phone cameras, while some citizens resorted to different methods to remove them from their homes.

Giant grasshoppers, reported to have entered Turkey via the Balkans, are continuing their spread across the Marmara Region. After Edirne, Istanbul, and Kocaeli, the grasshoppers have also been seen in various districts of Bursa, captured on citizens' mobile phone cameras.

The large-sized grasshoppers, landing on balconies, gardens, and walls of houses, have caused astonishment among the public. The footage quickly began to be shared online.

CITIZENS TURN TO DIFFERENT METHODS

Some citizens trying to keep the giant grasshoppers away from their homes have attempted various methods. One citizen was seen recording with a mobile phone camera the moments when they poured a mixture of white vinegar and water onto balconies and window sills.

FOOTAGE DRAWS ATTENTION

The footage recorded at different points in Bursa, showing giant grasshoppers near houses and on walls, drew attention.

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