coulee cricket
insect
Also known as: Peranabrus scabricollis
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The coulee cricket (Peranabrus scabricollis) is a large, wingless insect found in the northwestern United States. It belongs to the order Orthoptera and is known for sometimes being destructive to crops. When present in large numbers, coulee crickets can be a significant pest in the Pacific Northwest.12
Control methods for coulee crickets include the use of insecticides and insecticidal baits. Historically, ditches and metal barriers were also employed to protect crops.2
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