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Crane Flies and Lawns
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How can I repair a lawn damaged by crane flies?
Crane Flies and Lawns
Crane flies resemble mosquitos and they can do significant damage to a lawn. Many experts report that it is best to welcome birds to your home (through feeders and bird houses) as birds feed on Crane Fly larvae. Birds can generally keep the number of Crane Flies to a minimum.
However, if your yard is infested with Crane Flies, you can treat your yard with a chemical. The chemical that is used on Crane Flies is chlorpyrifos. This chemical is very toxic to humans and animals. It comes in granular form and you should use safety precautions when applying it to your lawn.
