Preventative measures for cricket control underway

2023 was a record year for Mormon crickets in northwest Rio Blanco County. They spread across rangeland, farmland and even into housing developments and towns over six months. In some areas they just migrated through the area, however in others they impacted crops and gardens or caused damage to buildings. To try to avoid the same impacts this year, several individuals, groups, governmental agencies, and two counties are working together to find ways to stay…