Lawn & Plant Insects · Austin, Texas
Mole Crickets
Brown, velvety insects with shovel-shaped front legs for digging.
Quick answerMagic Pest & Lawn treats mole crickets in Austin-area lawns as its own treatment, priced by lot size. Text a photo and the office can usually tell you what it is. Call or text 512-203-0525.
Signs you have them
- Raised tunnels that feel spongy underfoot
- Loosened turf that dries out
- Crickets at lights in spring
Why it matters
Tunneling and root feeding kill turf in patches.
How we treat it
A granular lawn treatment for a standard lot.
Prevention
- Apply a soap flush test to confirm before treating
Where we treat mole crickets
Season in Central Texas: Active Mar–Nov; peak Apr–May, Aug–Oct.
Magic Pest & Lawn serves Austin and 26 surrounding towns, including:
