Mole Cricket
Common Name
Mole Cricket
Seasons of Activity
Between September and March.
Areas of Plant Affected
Foliage
Scientific Name
Gryllotalpidae
Key Distinguishing Feature
Significant damage can occur when populations are high. This will be evident by dead and dry patches seen across the turf surface.
Mole crickets damage turf by feeding on the plant roots, stems and leaves and by tunnelling through the soil. There are 3 stages to the lifecycle of a mole cricket, including eggs, nymph, then adult.
Key Products for Control:
Monarch G - 0.6-1.5kg/100sqm
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