Southern mole cricket
Scapteriscus borellii
About Southern mole cricket
Southern mole cricket (Scapteriscus borellii) is a turf pest found in Middle Tennessee. This pest can damage ornamental plants and turfgrass in our region. Early identification and targeted treatment are key to protecting your landscape investment.
Southern mole cricket (Scapteriscus borellii) is a turf pest commonly found in Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Turf Pests identification guide.
As lawn care and treatment specialists, we encounter Southern mole cricket regularly when servicing properties across the region. Proper identification is the first step toward effective pest management that protects both your turf and your landscape plantings.
Quick Facts
- Common Name
- Southern mole cricket
- Scientific Name
- Scapteriscus borellii
- Category
- Turf Pest
- Region
- Middle Tennessee
