Mormon crickets reported early this year in northern Nevada

Reno, Nev. • Mormon crickets, the grasshopper-like insects that pose threats to crops and drivers. are hatching early this year in northern Nevada.KRVN-TV reports that the Nevada Department of Agriculture has confirmed some of the earliest hatchings of Mormon crickets in years, with the first reported Feb. 22 in Winnemucca, which is 148 miles (238 kilometers) northeast of Reno.Mormon crickets pose a safety threat to drivers because they get squished and make roads slick. “”We've