Mormon crickets overrun towns in Nevada, Idaho
5/21/2024 5:10:14 PM
CATEGORIES:
Plants & Wildlife
Society & Public Health
AFFECTED AREAS:
Idaho
Nevada
Elko County, NV
Start Date: 5/17/2024
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Mormon cricket outbreaks in the West have worsened in recent years, possibly partially due to drought. The insects cover homes and other structures and create a mess on roads when they are run over. The crushed bugs make a stench after baking in the sun.
AccuWeather (State College, Pa.), May 17, 2024
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