Simplify mole cricket control with Atexzo
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March 20, 2026
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By Lane Tredway, Ph.D., technical services manager for SyngentaWith adults up to 2 in. long, mole crickets are the largest insect pests in turf and can also be the most destructive. When mole cricket populations are high, their tunneling and feeding activity can decimate large areas of turf in no time.
Atexzo® insecticide/miticide is a powerful option for control of mole crickets and other important pests of southern turfgrass including billbugs, bermudagrass mites, sod webworms and armyworms.
No other product controls this range of insects.New mode of action- Powered by PLINAZOLIN® technology, Atexzo works through a unique mode of action in IRAC Group 30 with no known cross-resistance to other insecticide chemistries.
Unique control spectrum for southern insects- A single application of Atexzo at 8 fl. oz./A controls mole crickets for up to 6 months.
- Atexzo also controls hunting billbugs, bermudagrass mites, sod webworms and fall armyworm when used as part of a program.
Flexible application timing and method- Atexzo controls adults and all nymphal stages of mole crickets, so it can be applied at any time of year when mole crickets are active.
- Unlike other options for mole cricket control, Atexzo does not require a custom application and does not require immediate irrigation. Simply spray, allow to dry and water-in with at least 1/8 in. of irrigation within 24 hours.
Below are some examples of how Atexzo could be incorporated into your insecticide program:
Example Agronomic Programs Including Atexzo - Florida| Date | Product | Rate | Targets | Comments |
| Sept./Oct. | Atexzo® insecticide/miticide | 8 fl. oz./A | Mole cricket large nymphs to adults, billbugs, bermudagrass mites, caterpillars | Apply when mole cricket (large nymphs or adults) and/or billbug adults are active |
| Nov./Dec. | Acelepryn® Xtra insecticide | 20 fl. oz./A | Billbugs, caterpillars | Apply 6-8 weeks after Atexzo |
| Jan./Feb. as needed | Atexzo or
Divanem® nematicide | 4 fl. oz./A
6 fl. oz./A | Bermudagrass mites | Tank-mix with NIS at 0.25% v/v and repeat as needed on a 14-day interval |
| March/April | Atexzo | 8 fl. oz./A | Mole cricket adults, billbugs, bermudagrass mites, caterpillars | Apply when mole cricket and/or billbug adults are active |
| June | Acelepryn insecticide | 8 fl. oz./A | White grubs, billbugs, armyworms | Apply 6-8 weeks after Atexzo |
Divanem is a Restricted Use Pesticide.Example Agronomic Programs Including Atexzo – Transition Zone| Date | Product | Rate | Targets | Comments |
| April/May | Atexzo® insecticide/miticide | 8 fl. oz./A | Mole cricket adults, billbugs, bermudagrass mites | Apply when overwintering mole crickets and/or billbug adults are active |
| As needed | Atexzo or
Divanem® nematicide | 4 fl. oz./A
6 fl. oz./A | Bermudagrass mites | Tank-mix with NIS at 0.25% v/v and repeat as needed on a 14-day interval |
| June | Acelepryn® Xtra insecticide | 20 fl. oz./A | White grubs, billbugs, armyworms | Apply 6-8 weeks after Atexzo |
| Sept. | Atexzo | 8 fl. oz./A | Armyworms, billbugs | Apply 3-4 months after Acelepryn Xtra or when billbug activity is detected |
Divanem is a Restricted Use Pesticide.For more information on Atexzo, visit
GreenCastOnline.com/Atexzo or watch the
recent GCSAA webinar on managing insects in southern turf and earn 0.1 GCSAA Education Points.
© 2026 Syngenta. Important: Always read and follow label instructions. Some products may not be registered for sale or use in all states or counties and/or may have state-specific use requirements. Please check with your local extension service to ensure registration and proper use. Divanem is a Restricted Use Pesticide. Acelepryn®, Atexzo®, Divanem®, GreenCast®, PLINAZOLIN® and the Syngenta logo are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company.