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Cricket swarm invades city in US state of Nevada

June 20, 2023

The city of Elko in the US state of Nevada has been invaded by unwelcome visitors — millions of Mormon crickets. The insects have been blanketing homes and roads for weeks and seem in no hurry to leave. The swam is proving a challenge for local residents.

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