Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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Invasion of the Mole Crickets
I didn't get a chance to get our mail today, so while we were out tonight, I stopped to pick it up.
This was about 8:30 this evening. As I walked around the sidewalk to our mail box, I could not believe I wasn't part of a Hitchcock movie. There were mole crickets EVERYWHERE! I'm not speaking about five or six. I'm talking about at least 50, but I wasn't stopping to count them. It was gross and I really had to step lively to avoid them. Where there is smoke, there is fire, meaning all Villagers should be aware there's a good possiblity that just about everyone has them. My suggestion to all homeowners is to physically watch for them. Bare patches in your grass are a good clue that they could be feasting away on the roots of your grass, and you need to treat your entire property.
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I lost my front yard a few years back. Had the dead sod removed and the ground treated. We went out several times a day with a shovel to beat them to death and scooped them up. They were running everywhere. Had half a 17 gal. garbage bag before we were done. Neighbor a few houses away got them also not quite as bad. They are very destructive and gross.
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Wanda Village of Collier Between two evils, I always pick the one I never tried before. ~Mae West |
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That is the most informative thing I've read and hopefully, homeowners will click on and read the information you provided.
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Bonanza, Please, what village are you in? Thanks
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Talstar
Talstar is available here:
Talstar, Talstar One, Talstar Insecticide, Talstar Pest Control Products The active ingredient in Talstar is Bifenthrin. http://pestcontrol.domyownpestcontro...hrin&view=grid Exact same as Talstar Granules.. http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/bi...les-p-227.html
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We are in the Village of Pinellas.
I wouldn't be surprised if you see these ugly insects elsewhere. It would have to be at night but in a well lighted area. That's what attracts them.
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I came upon one this morning. I live in Fernandina. Thankfully he or she was dead. Tomorrow I will be calling Massey.
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Thank you, that is very helpful! Bifenthrin is also the active ingredient in Ortho Bug B Gon and Eliminator Fire Ant Killer Plus, both of which are available at many big box stores and garden centers
Last edited by champion6; 03-15-2015 at 08:52 AM. Reason: corrected spelling error |
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I'm in a cul-de-sac and guess what is across the pavement from the brown patch ... the street lamp! |
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Mole Crickets
Additional interesting info..... and a suggested way to determine if your lawn might need treatment. They are nocturnal and fly at dusk. |
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Read KeepingItReal's post.
That is the professional grade, sure-fire treatment for mole crickets.
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A Promise Made is a Debt Unpaid ~~ Robert W. Service ~~ |
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Imagine my surprise when I called Massey this morning to come for the mole crickets and they don't consider them pests for which we are covered. They consider them under lawn care. I said, you come for ants which are in the lawn but, apparently, that is different. Feels a bit like dealing with an insurance company.
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I found a dead one. Should I worry? Shoot. Yes, I should. Apparently, upon researching, the males die right after mating and the females die right after depositing.
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