TMD June 6, 2001

What can be done about all of these grasshoppers?

Grasshoppers are becoming a big problem again this year in hay meadows and lawn and garden areas.  These pest can eat up gardens before owners become aware of them and can strip the leaves off of bermuda grass before you know it.

The following is a list of products that will work and where they can be used:

Acephate (Orthene) use at 1/8-1/6 pounds/acre, many trees, shrubs flowers, hay fields

Carbaryl  (Sevin)   ½-1 ½ pounds/acre most fruits and vegetables, turf, most trees, shrubs and flowers, pastures and hayfields

malathion   1 ½-2 pints/acre Some vegetables, many trees, shrubs and flowers, pastures and hay meadows

Nosema locustae (Nolo Bait)  Organic, 1 pound/acre safe for use in hay meadows pastures, gardens, lawns, trees, shrubs, ornamentals  

diflubenzuron   (Dimilin)   2 ounces/acre  Labeled for rangeland

Poultry  (Chickens, Guineas, etc.)  Work well in lawn areas and some gardens depending on the crops grown

Before purchasing any of these products, consult with us or your local dealer for specific areas and treatments.  Rates can vary depending on your specific situation.  

My quote of the week comes from Mark Twain "A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is still putting on it's shoes."