Mole crickets, also known as cabbage moths, are serious pests that cause significant damage to garden plants.
Let's look at several effective methods of fighting mole crickets that will help protect your garden for a long time.
Using Mole Cricket Traps
Mole cricket traps are an effective means of controlling these pests. Bury a glass jar in the ground and fill it with sugary water.
If a mole cricket gets inside the trap, it will not be able to get out.
Natural Mole Cricket Repellents
Before planting seedlings, add eggshells or chemical slurry to the rows.
Some gardeners bury fish heads or garlic in their beds.
Mole crickets cannot tolerate unpleasant odors.
It is also worth planting chamomile or chrysanthemums next to the seedlings, as these crops have a scent that mole crickets do not like.
Soil care
To prevent the reproduction of mole crickets, it is necessary to monitor the condition of the soil.
Avoid overwatering and maintain optimal humidity.
Water the plants in the morning so that the soil surface has time to dry by evening.
