But Maya refused to give up. Using her knowledge of biology and computer science, she discovered a weakness in the swarm's communication network. If they could disrupt the pheromone signals, they might be able to disable La Nuee's control over the swarm.
As the virus took hold, the swarm began to falter. La Nuee's control began to wane, and the insects began to turn on each other.
The story follows Virginie, a single mother living in rural France, who struggles to keep her family farm afloat. Her business? Raising edible grasshoppers as a sustainable protein source. However, the locusts aren't breeding fast enough, and the bank is closing in.
