Fall prevention of crane flies

Turf damage caused by crane flies is all caused by the larval or immature stage, which are also known as leatherjackets. As they feed on roots of turf plants and tunnel through the thatch, they can cause scalping on golf course greens, root damage, and damage due to mammals (such as skunks) digging for larvae. Home owners also complain about the nuisance of swarms of adult crane flies. These large flies, though they look frightening, do not bite and do…