Tawney and Southern Mole Crickets - Identification and Control
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- December 7, 2021
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Overview
Tawney and Southern Mole Crickets create extensive subsurface tunnels that uproot and desiccate turfgrasses, particularly on sand-based athletic fields and golf courses where it is easy for them to tunnel. This publication explains their life cycle, will help you identify them, and includes tips you can use to control their damage. (2 pages)
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