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We get serious grasshopper damage around here, esp the last two years. It's cyclical, but not all crops are seriously affected. Root crops are usually very ro
by DaveZale 11mo ago
We get serious grasshopper damage around here, esp the last two years. It's cyclical, but not all crops are seriously affected. Root crops are usually very robust.
I tried neem and diatomaceous earth against the hoppers. Different mechanisms of action, not total control but good enough for root crops like potatoes. The pumpkins and other squashes also hold up well.
- chickensong 11mo agoMy reply was perhaps a bit too simple and optimistic, so thanks for your comment. Bugs can indeed do more than a little damage, and the bad years can be horrible! I guess the spirit of my previous comment was that it can be possible to find some success, without pesticides or an aggressive IPM program. > not all crops are seriously affected Crop diversity is the key, and a life saver when the pressure is on, or when things just don't go as planned for whatever reason! I don't get terrible grasshopper pressure in my location, but a friend does and uses Nolo Bait as part of her management.