Watch future issues for a discussion about recommended fertilizers and application rates. Mole crickets tried to destroy my lawn last summer. This year I would like to be prepared for controlling them. Relax for now. It is the wrong time of year to apply control measures for mole crickets.
Overwintering adults emerge during the spring, mate and disperse by flying.
Eggs are deposited a few weeks later wherever the female chooses and the entire year s population of young crickets are present by late June or early July. Currently used products for mole cricket are therefore best used in early summer. The young crickets are at their most vulnerable stage at that time. Watch for a new biological control product that is scheduled to be available during the fall.