The mole cricket is a dangerous pest of garden crops that lives underground and feeds on plant roots, worms and other insects.
The mole cricket can cause serious damage to crops, so it is important to know how to deal with it and how to prevent its appearance in the garden.
There are several ways to combat the mole cricket: chemical, biological and folk.
Chemicals are various preparations that can be bought in specialized stores or ordered online. They affect the nervous system of the mole cricket or cause its poisoning.
For example, such drugs as "Medvezhonok", "Grinder", "Bazudin", "Fosbicide" and others. They must be used according to the instructions, observing the dosage and safety measures.
Biological agents are living organisms that are natural enemies of the mole cricket or compete with it for food.
For example, such means as nematodes (microscopic worms), which infect the mole cricket and destroy it from the inside, or a laying hen, which digs the mole cricket out of the ground and eats it. These means should be used in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer or specialist.
Folk remedies are various methods that our ancestors used to scare away or destroy the mole cricket.
For example, such products as fish oil, kerosene, vinegar, garlic, pepper and others.
They have a strong smell or taste that the mole cricket does not like. They must be used carefully so as not to damage the plants or the soil.
To get rid of the mole cricket once and for all, you need to carry out a comprehensive fight against it, combining different methods and means.
It is also necessary to take preventive measures, such as:
- correct choice of planting material (healthy and high-quality);
- proper soil cultivation (plowing, loosening, fertilization);
- proper watering and fertilizing of plants (moderate and timely);
- correct crop change (crop rotation and alternation);
- proper harvesting and cleaning of the garden (timely and thoroughly).
By following these rules, you can reduce the risk of mole crickets appearing in your garden and protect your plants from their harmful effects.
If you notice signs of the presence of a mole cricket on your plot, do not put off fighting it for later. The sooner you take action, the greater the chances of preserving the harvest and getting rid of the mole cricket once and for all.
