Mole crickets are small brown insects which are about 1 inch long when fully grown and often infest turf grass areas. In the United States, Southern States are usually the states who have to battle constantly with Mole Cricket infestation from North Carolina to Texas and parts of southern New Mexico. Mole Crickets are especially damaging for golf course owners as they eat the grass blades from the root up so that it must be replanted. Now, these insects do not eat much and thus, only large populations will prove damaging in most cases.Mole Cricker

Mole cricket infestation leads to unattractive brown patches which can take days to replant and retain their green coloring. Hence, it is best to avoid mole cricket infestation. There are multiple ways to do this, but in my opinion, the best way is to use pesticides on your turf grass which you think may be infested to exterminate mole crickets from your lawn. These pesticides are the easiest way; however, some gardeners prefer using organic methods which require more time and effort. If you believe that your lawn may be infested with mole crickets, I would strongly suggest going to the local home improvement store and buying a pesticide to eliminate Mole Crickets before the problem grows and spreads throughout your lawn. Mole crickets also do have a positive impact on your lawn as the tunnels they dig loosens up soil making it more arable, however, the costs outweigh the benefits and thus I recommend that you attempt to avoid them or exterminate them.

Mole Crickets are harmless in terms of stings and bites, they can just have a detrimental effect on your lawn. They are not dangerous as, if they wander into your home, there is no reasons to panic.