| I tried Semaspore grasshopper bait in the spring, but it is supposed to be used when the grasshoppers are 1/4" - 1/2" long to be effective, so it's too late to use it now. Unfortunately, I did not see any decrease in the grasshopper population. There numbers are astounding here! Planet Natural also carries a product for immediate control, but it is not approved for organic use, so I have not tried it yet. It does say it has little or no effect on beneficial insects, so it might be worth a try. Bonnie |
Here is a link that might be useful: EcoBran Grasshopper Bait
These giant grasshoppers love to feast on echinacea blooms at night! They are disgusting. They will just bite the blooms and disfigure them and then move on to their next victim. I have this beautiful burnt orange coneflower that is opening up now. Luckily I caught the jerk before he had his meal. He looked just like the one in this picture. The war continues...To be continued...
