2022 FL EOP Resource Guide

Mole crickets can cause damage over many months in the southeast US. (Bayer)

Turf damage from mole crickets is a result of their tunneling which can thin turf and lead to weed infestation. (Bayer)

Mole Crickets Mole crickets are subterranean insects and are among the most destructive turf pests in the Southeastern U.S. Their tunneling and root feeding activities can be extremely damaging and create thin turf that is open to weed invasion. Control // Chipco ® Choice + is the longest-lasting mole cricket insecticide on the market // Chipco Choice + is slit-applied by licensed applicators providing dependable season-long mole cricket control // Chipco Choice + provides convenience in application timing compared to other insecticides due to its long residual activity

Product and Rate

Target Stages

Overwintering adults Newly-hatched nymphs Tunneling adults and nymphs

Chipco ® Choice 1 12-25 lbs/A

The Bayer Mole Cricket Program provides control for up to12 months. If your Bayer Mole Cricket Program perfor- mance expectations are not met, just contact your Bayer Distributor or Bayer Area Sales Manager. 1 CHIPCO CHOICE IS A RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE DUE TO TOXICITY TO AQUATIC INVERTEBRATES. For retail sale to and use only by Certified Applicators or persons under their direct supervision and only for those uses covered by the Certified Applicator’s certification. Nematodes Nematodes are a growing but often undetected pest problem in turfgrass throughout the United States, especially on low-mowed greens or other areas under stress. Nematodes often enhance root diseases confounding diagnosis and control. Nematode assays can help determine the type of nematode present and whether they are a concern. If current symptoms are validated with high nematode, curative applications of Indemnify should be made immediately. For courses with a documented history of nematode damage, consider the following:

Application 1

Product and Use rate per 1,000 sq ft

Indemnify ® 0.39 fl oz Indemnify 0.39 fl oz Indemnify 0.39 fl oz Indemnify 0.39 fl oz

Fall

1 st App – Sep/Oct (75-80ºF 2” soil temp) 2 nd App – 14-28 days later 2

Spring 1 st App – Mar/Apr (70-75ºF 2” soil temp) 2 nd App – 14-28 days later 2

1 Consult your local area sales manager for specific timing and re-application interval. 2 Re-applications will depend on the level of nematode populations/damage.

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