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Mole Crickets Can Wreak Havoc In Zoysiagrass

3/22/2018

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PictureA beautiful Zoysiagrass lawn in Windermere
Zoysiagrass lawns are gaining popularity in Central Florida. Most homeowners opt for this grass because of its soft feel or due to its drought tolerance (by the way - this does not mean that Zoysiagrass requires less water - but that's a discussion for another post).
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PictureMole cricket damage to Zoysiagrass
​Mole crickets are common pests of Zoysiagrass, and their prevalence is becoming more commonplace. Spring is a common time of the year for mole crickets activity, and is often when we start receiving calls about damage in Zoysiagrass lawns.

PictureYoung mole cricket
​How can you tell if mole crickets are damading your lawn? Well, observing mole crickets coming out of the ground is a tell-tell sign. But mole crickets typically come up to the surface at night or very early in the morning, so most people don't see them. Finding tunnels, entry and exit holes is another good way to confirm infestations.

Mole cricket tunnels can be difficult to see in thick grass, but are easy to spot in bare areas or where grass has already been severely damaged. Mole crickets tunnels are very different from tunnels caused by moles - notice how the tunnel in the picture is just slightly thicker than my finger. Tunnels dug by moles are much larger.
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Mole Cricet Tunnel
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Earthworm castings
PictureMole cricket entry or exit hole
​Entry and exit holes are easier to identify in lawns that are infested by mole crickets. The width of the tunnel is about as wide as an index finger, as pictured.

The best time of year to apply products for mole crickets management is early spring, when mole crickets are still small. As mole crickets mature, they are more tolerant to treatments.

So if you suspect mole crickets in your lawn, please give us a call - we'll be happy to help! (407)532-8188.
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    Roi Levin, M.Sc., C.P.O. - Business partner and manager. Roi joined EPLS in 2005 following earning his Master of Science degree in Entomology and Nematology from the University of Florida. Roi is a Certified Pest Control Operator. Best Management Practices certified. Roi provides a level of technical expertise that is uncommon in the pest management industry. He regularly offers seminars at the University of Florida Orange County Extension Office as well as at Harry P. Leu Gardens. Roi has been a guest speaker on the Better Lawns and Gardens with Tom MacCubbin radio show as well as Orange TV's Central Florida Gardening television series.

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