1767-Jan.-08: A massive caterpillar infestation caused widespread devastation to cotton crops in the dependencies of Petit-Goave and Saint-Marc.

1767-Jan.-08: A massive caterpillar infestation caused widespread devastation to cotton crops in the dependencies of Petit-Goave and Saint-Marc. The Nippes district was reported as being the most severely affected, leaving plantation owners in a state of extreme consternation. Local authorities expressed concern that this natural disaster would discourage the cultivation of cotton, a crop that had recently gained preference in many areas. This event illustrates the environmental vulnerabilities that frequently threatened the stability and profitability of the Saint-Domingue export economy.