Wow–crazy infestations of crickets and earwigs throughout Northern California and into Oregon. Some new outlets are calling it “biblical.” Anyone experiencing this? These critters can do some serious damage to young plants and tender blossoms. According to entomologists it as a lot to do with the abnormally wet winter/spring followed by the transition to super dry conditions. Regional reporter Fionuala Campion offers some advice on controlling the population in a new post here