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Pest ID > Outdoor Pests > Mole Crickets
| Mole Crickets
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| COLOR: |
Light Brownish |
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| LEGS: |
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| SHAPE: |
Long narrow |
| SIZE: |
1-1 1/2" |
| ANENNAE: |
True |
Adults have front
legs that are short, stout, and well adapted for
tunneling through the soil.
Habits
They are most active at night, especially
after a rain and when the temperature is above
70 degrees. Adults are readily
attracted to lights, especially in the spring
during their mating flights; but they spend most
of their lives in the soil.
Habitat
Mole Crickets live in the soil and feed on grass
stolens and roots. Bahia appears to be their favorite
grass.
Threats
Prevention:
To prevent entry into a structure, seal all internal and external cracks and crevices.
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