Massive Mormon Cricket Outbreak Plagues Nevada Residents
- Millions of Mormon crickets have invaded Elko, Nevada, covering homes, businesses, and roads and causing problems for residents and drivers.
- The crickets devastate crops and structures, and outbreaks can last for years.
- Chemicals and deterrents have not worked, and killing the crickets leads to foul smells from their remains.
- The crickets do not bite but induce squeamishness, have a strong odor, and have infested people's belongings.
- Road crews are plowing highways to clear them of dead crickets, which can make driving slick and dangerous.