Madison, Wisconsin Mole Cricket Control

Mole crickets are one to two inches long with unique forelimbs used for burrowing. Because mole crickets are nocturnal, they are not easily seen during the cold seasons.

• Some mole crickets can also swim with their forelimbs.
• In parts of East Asia, mole crickets can be fried and served as food for humans.
• Mole crickets can be found on every continent, except for Antarctica.
• Female mole crickets lay their eggs underground, where they also hatch.
• Female mole crickets lay their eggs underground, where they also hatch.

Mole crickets often prefer digging in grass, which makes them a pest for lawn owners. Many mole crickets have developed a resistance to poisons, making them difficult to eradicate. If you lawn is experiencing mole crickets, call an exterminator to have them eliminated.