It’s that time of the year when crawfish are starting to burrow holes in your yard and build those towering mud chimneys, but there are few things you can do to try and remove these “mud bugs”.
Caldwell County Extension Ag Agent Shane Bogle said crawfish are common in low-lying wet areas, particularly in early spring.
click to download audioHe added the mud tunnels mean the crawfish are getting ready to “create the next generation” but the tunnels can cause damage during the mowing season.
click to download audioBogle offered some strategies to get rid of the crawfish, some of which he said is more practical than others.
click to download audioHe added trapping crawfish can also reduce their numbers in an area, but you need to make sure the trap is attached to the ground.
click to download audioBogle said there are no chemicals that can be used to get rid of crawfish without endangering the water table.
click to download audioHe noted there is no “silver bullet” to control crawfish in lawns and it’s usually an early-season issue and in the dryer months of the year the problem usually goes away.
If you have any questions or need information, contact Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent Shane Bogle by calling 270-625-4653 or 270-365-2787, or stop by the Caldwell County Extension Office at 1025 US 62 West in Princeton.
