SAN ANTONIO – If you have stepped outdoors in the past 24 hours, then chances are you have been a witness to the great cricket invasion of 2019. Crickets have swarmed the San Antonio area.
"UTSA took steps yesterday to treat, clean and monitor the cricket situation on campus. Crickets will be removed from all interior and exterior areas of the campuses, including inside of buildings. Thanks for your patience."
Well, this is new 🦗 We are aware of the current cricket situation on campus, 'Runners. @UTSAFacilities is working on finding a solution for our chirping visitors. Thanks for your patience. Please refrain from feeding the crickets - they aren't as friendly as the squirrels. #UTSApic.twitter.com/EdFd0zgvnA
— Count Alejandrocula Villarreal (@alamofilmguy) October 9, 2019
My dad just sent this picture of "some crickets" outside the local Panera Bread (San Antonio, TX) and I'm sorry, not even coffee is worth traipsing through this. pic.twitter.com/LXL1UBIxlW
Courtesy KSAT Viewer Kaitlyn MarieCourtesy KSAT Viewer Kaitlyn MarieA swarm of crickets occupied the outside of Half Price Books on the North Side on Tuesday. Courtesy KSAT Viewer Kathleen Hernandez.A swarm of crickets occupied the outside of Half Price Books on the North Side on Tuesday. Courtesy KSAT Viewer Kathleen Hernandez.A swarm of crickets occupied the outside of Half Price Books on the North Side on Tuesday. Courtesy KSAT Viewer Kathleen Hernandez.A swarm of crickets occupied the outside of Half Price Books on the North Side on Tuesday. Courtesy KSAT Viewer Kathleen Hernandez.
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