Mole crickets in your garden or lawn? ✅ Control mole crickets organica

1. General information about mole crickets

The mole cricket (Gryllotalpa gryllotalpa) is a rare but feared soil pest . It lives in the soil, where it creates extensive tunnels and feeds on roots, seedlings, potatoes, and other plant parts .

Because it can survive in the soil for years and is nocturnal, infestation is often only noticed late—when plants wilt or die. Lawns, vegetable patches, and ornamental gardens are particularly affected.

2. Detecting mole cricket infestation – typical signs

An infestation with mole crickets is indicated by:

Broken, wilting young plants whose roots have been eaten away
Traces of feeding on roots, tubers and potatoes
Loose mounds of earth and fine tunnels in the ground, similar to moles, but smaller
Humming sounds in the evening hours during the mating season

A severe infestation can cause lasting damage to entire beds or lawns.

3. Preventing Vine Weevils – Tips for Garden & Balcony

Here’s how you can prevent an infestation:

Keep soil loose and permeable , as mole crickets prefer moist, heavy soils
Avoid waterlogging , especially in vegetable patches and on lawns
Check young plants regularly and react immediately to the first signs of damage
Set traps (e.g. buried clay pots with soil as bait)
Promote beneficial organisms that are natural antagonists

SC nematodes are natural beneficial organisms that spread through the soil and reliably control mole crickets. This is a completely natural way to contribute to a healthy and resilient garden.

Easy to use: The nematodes are simply applied with water and are ready for use immediately.
Natural & harmless: SC nematodes are natural soil organisms – completely free of chemical additives and safe for humans, pets, and plants.
Sustainable effect: Supports healthy and vital garden soil over several weeks.

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4. GREEN GUARDIA products against mole crickets

GREEN GUARDIA SF nematodes against mole crickets

SF nematodes (Steinernema feltiae) are the most effective biological solution against mole crickets. These tiny beneficial organisms actively move through the soil, detecting larvae and young, and infecting them from within. This reliably stops the mole cricket from developing.

Advantages:

100% natural and environmentally friendly control
Simply apply with water – perfect for lawns, vegetable and ornamental gardens
Effective against mole crickets, but also against other soil pests such as fungus gnat larvae
Gentle on humans, pets and plants

👉 With GREEN GUARDIA SF nematodes, mole crickets in gardens and on lawns can be controlled in a targeted, biological and sustainable manner – without the use of chemicals.

✅ Conclusion: The mole cricket causes enormous, invisible damage in the soil. With early prevention and the use of GREEN GUARDIA SF nematodes, you can safely and permanently control an infestation – effectively, naturally, and environmentally friendly.