Why Are There So Many Mormon Crickets This Year? Causes and How Beeline Can Help
If you’ve seen large, noisy insects swarming your neighborhood or damaging your garden, you’re likely dealing with Mormon crickets. These shield-backed katydids are not true crickets but are just as disruptive. Across central Utah, especially in towns like Fillmore and Holden, infestations are creating property damage, traffic hazards, and major stress for residents.
Beeline Pest Control Utah is here to help you manage and eliminate these infestations with proven, safe, and effective solutions. Here’s what’s behind the outbreak and how we can protect your home.
Why Are Mormon Crickets Swarming Utah in 2025?
The explosion in Mormon cricket activity this year is due to several environmental factors:
- Warm, wet weather: A mild winter and wet spring created ideal conditions for cricket eggs to hatch in large numbers.
- Early emergence: Crickets appeared earlier than usual, extending their breeding and migration period.
- Limited control on public lands: Many infestations start on federal land where chemical controls are limited, allowing unchecked spread into communities.
Problems Caused by Mormon Crickets
- Property destruction: Crickets eat vegetation, including flowers, gardens, and crops.
- Home invasions: Large groups can find their way inside homes through small cracks and vents.
- Road hazards: Crickets crushed on highways can create slippery, dangerous driving conditions.
How Beeline Pest Control Utah Helps
Property Inspections
Our team locates access points, cricket paths, and high-activity zones to design an effective treatment strategy.
Perimeter and Barrier Treatments
We apply targeted insect control products to the exterior of your home to stop crickets before they can enter or damage your property.
Sealing and Exclusion
We help seal gaps, vents, and crevices where crickets might enter, creating a long-term defense against reinfestation.
Ongoing Monitoring
Beeline offers follow-up services and monitoring when needed, especially in high-risk areas or during peak migration.
Safe for Families and Pets
Our treatments are designed to be effective against insects while safe for your family and pets.
What You Can Do Now
Before our technicians arrive, take these steps to reduce cricket activity:
- Remove weeds, tall grass, and yard clutter.
- Turn off unnecessary outdoor lights at night.
- Create temporary smooth barriers around gardens and structures.
- Schedule a professional inspection with Beeline.
Don’t Let Mormon Crickets Take Over
A Mormon cricket infestation can escalate quickly. The earlier you act, the more effective your control will be. Let the professionals at Beeline Pest Control Utah provide the relief and protection you need.
📞 Call us today at 801-544-9200 or request your free inspection to get started.
FAQ
What are Mormon crickets?
Mormon crickets are actually katydids, not true crickets. They are large, flightless insects that travel in swarms and damage crops, gardens, and vegetation.
Why are there so many this year?
Warm weather, early spring conditions, and lack of predator control on federal land have all contributed to a larger and earlier-than-usual emergence in 2025.
Are Mormon crickets dangerous?
They are not harmful to humans directly, but they can cause traffic accidents, damage crops and gardens, and invade homes.
Can I get rid of them on my own?
While minor infestations might be managed with physical barriers or DIY treatments, larger infestations require professional help for effective and lasting control.
What does Beeline Pest Control do differently?
Beeline offers a full-service approach including inspection, treatment, exclusion, and follow-up. We use safe and targeted solutions designed for Utah’s unique pest conditions.
