Re: Invasion in Vegas

Mz iMac · ‎07-26-2014

@sidsmom wrote:
Wish I could post GIFs on my iPad...
SO.MANY.GRASSHOPPER.GIFS

@sidsmomPosting animated & static gifs are no different than posting pictures.

"Never argue with a fool. Onlookers may not be able to tell the difference."

Tyak · ‎01-26-2013

@SilleeMee wrote:
I think the grasshopper population explosion has something to do with extended periods of drought conditions and mild winters. That coupled with no effective pesticides to control their numbers, it becomes an overpopulation problem.

They're saying it's because of our wet winter and cool spring.

SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

@Tyak wrote:
@SilleeMee wrote:
I think the grasshopper population explosion has something to do with extended periods of drought conditions and mild winters. That coupled with no effective pesticides to control their numbers, it becomes an overpopulation problem.
They're saying it's because of our wet winter and cool spring.

@Tyak

Was there a recent drought?...like maybe in the past few years or so? Then after the drought goes away and the mild weather comes along...that can cause insect overpopulations. I've seen that happen here in Colorado on a few occasions with the grasshoppers and with some sort of beetle...both lay eggs in the ground.

Tyak · ‎01-26-2013

We've been in a drought situation here for about 20 years but we have met or exceeded our average yearly precipitation (4 inches) already this year but it's going to take more than that to end the drought. Lake Mead's been down about 100 feet for quite a few years, but it's come back up just enough that we haven't been put under stricter water regulations.