Nevada
Massive Swarm of Mormon Crickets Invades Northern Nevada
A swarm of Mormon crickets invaded a small town in northern Nevada on Tuesday, May 14, blanketing roads and fences, footage shows. Video filmed and posted to TikTok by resident Kyra Adams shows thousands of Mormon crickets hopping and crawling along a roadway and fence in Spring Creek. “They cover our homes, buildings, and when run over will bloody our roads and leave a horrible smell from sitting in the hot summer sun!” Adams told Storyful. According to the University of Nevada, Reno, drought conditions encourage Mormon cricket outbreaks. The California-Nevada region recently entered its dry season, which typically lasts from May to September. “In large numbers, their feeding can contribute to soil erosion, poor water quality, nutrient depleted soils, and potentially cause damage to range and cropland ecosystems,” the university said. Credit: Kyra Adams via Storyful