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What to feed a mole cricket in the spring so that the pest cowardly runs away from the garden with its tail between its legs
03.03.2023 09:57
Updated: 14.04.2023 10:50
Gardeners consider the mole cricket to be one of their main enemies.
The pests, despite their “bulky” appearance, are quite nimble and fast; they are capable of eating young plants, roots and root crops with enviable speed.
The mole cricket can destroy everything that grows in the garden beds, and nothing can stop it. The pest is ready to do literally anything for its passions.
Most often, the mole cricket appears in those gardens where there is a lot of compost and waterlogged soil.
There are several ways to get rid of mole crickets without much effort and without causing harm to green plants.
How to drive away mole crickets from the garden
It is necessary to start fighting the mole cricket as soon as possible, the better. If the pest manages to settle in the garden, the plants will be in trouble.
How to drive away mole crickets from the garden
Laundry soap
You can use the following solution against the pest: mix 10 g of laundry soap and a few teaspoons of washing powder in 5 liters of water.
The prepared solution is poured into the mole cricket’s holes and they wait until the pest comes to the surface.
If the holes are located in a garden bed, then pay attention to the fact that such a solution can harm the plants.
Insecticide baits
Prepared corn grains and other cereals are mixed, a few drops of vegetable oil and any insecticide are added.
We put the prepared gruel into the furrows - and this will be the last treat for the bear.
Shop bait
The baits are sold in stores in the form of granules and attract insects with their smell.
In the garden, they dig holes, bury the bait in them and cover them with earth.
The bear will definitely respond to such an invitation and taste the treat that is deadly for her.
