Mormon crickets, drought causing problems in eastern Montana, Nevada, Oregon
9/20/2021 11:21:50 PM
CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
AFFECTED AREAS:
Montana
Valley County, MT
Nevada
Oregon
Start Date: 8/25/2021
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On top of drought, Montana farmers had to contend with swarms of Mormon crickets, as did Nevada and eastern Oregon. Drought promotes Mormon cricket outbreaks, which can last from 5 to 21 years, and cause considerable economic losses to rangeland, cropland and home gardens.
The Glasgow Courier (Mont.), Aug 25, 2021
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