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Wild cricket invasion could be fallout from years of drought
In large groups, Mormon crickets can have significant impacts on water and soil quality, potentially damaging range and cropland ecosystems.
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M-word is a no-no. So let’s rename the ‘Mormon cricket,’ says Utah lawmaker.
Sure, the Mormon cricket is just an insect, but that name, frankly, just bugs the heck out of a Utah lawmaker. And he wants to change it. Introduced by Rep. Doug Owens, a Millcreek Democrat ...
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Outbreak of millions of cannibalistic Mormon crickets invade Nevada
An curved arrow pointing right. Millions of Mormon crickets are invading homes and destroying crops in northern Nevada. Residents and officials are beating them back with chemicals, vacuums ...
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US town invaded by millions of crickets
Invaders have taken over parts of the US state of Nevada – but they’re not body-snatchers or aliens; they’re crickets. Millions of Mormon crickets are swarming the town of Elko, covering ...