floors, ceilings like scenes from a horror flick. >> this year's mild winter, wet spring, hot, dry summer combined to create conditions for the crickets to breed, survive and thrive. look at that. >> they're not a health threat. interestingly enough, some people like to toast them and eat them. >> bon appétit to y'all. coming up next, talk show host, dr. phil, victim of a costly crime. and the costly toll ahead for new orleans and hurricane isaac. we'll return to our top story coverage next. you are watching "world news now." >> announcer: "world news now" weather brought to you by hotwire.com. you are watching "world news now." >> announcer: "world news now" weather brought to you by hotwire.com. >> announcer: "world news now" weather brought to you by hotwire.com.