The mole cricket can safely be called one of the main enemies of the summer resident.
The damage caused by the insect is quite significant.
But it is difficult to cope with the pest. For this reason, there are many ways that help summer residents overcome their enemy. As a rule, they come down to the use of traps, notes the expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh.
However, you can also resort to the help of "aromatherapy".
What smells will drive away the mole cricket?
Some flowers
Certain plants have a specific smell that can drive the mole cricket away from the site. Such plants can be safely planted in the garden.
The best choices are chrysanthemum, marigold and calendula.
Conifers
There is no need to worry that the fallen leaves will make the soil acidic: dry needles are safe for the area. But their aroma can drive away the mole cricket.
Alder
You just need to find the branches of this tree. You don't need to remove the bark. After that, you need to stick these branches into the soil. Thanks to this simple action, you can forget about the mole cricket.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
