It’s not the mosquitos we normally have to worry about flying around DFW; A new pest has invaded North Texas.
According to the Dallas Morning News, North Texas is experiencing a “significant outbreak” of black crickets.
Michael Merchant, who wrote about the insects in his article for Texas Agrilife Extension, says that cricket outbreaks usually occur “after dry springs and summers, with the highest populations typically seen in August and September and especially after periods of heavy rainfall.”
And since Dallas has seen its fair share of rainfall this week, it makes sense that crickets are popping up EVERYWHERE!
Unfortunately, getting rid of the crickets isn’t really advisable as according to experts, “they play a pivotal role in the ecosystem.”
According to the National Library of Medicine, crickets help break down organic matter and recycle dead plant material.
Rather than pesticides, experts advise that crickets are repelled by specific scents, including peppermint, lavender, citronella, and vinegar.
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