Elko, Nevada plagued with Mormon crickets
6/13/2023 3:38:35 PM
CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
Society & Public Health
AFFECTED AREAS:
Elko County, NV
Elko, NV
Start Date: 6/13/2023
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Parts of Nevada have been infested with Mormon crickets with the insects covering roads and vegetation in Elko. Leaf blowers, brooms and even a tractor with a blade were used to clear away the creatures. The insects eat vegetation and reduce available grazing for wildlife and livestock. Mormon crickets thrive in drought conditions.
USA Today (McLean, Va.), June 13, 2023
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