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GRASSHOPPERS: . . . . . . . . . . Return
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GRASSHOPPERS -
grasshoppers belong to the insect Order Orthoptera. Most
are from one to two inches in size and either green,
brown or yellow in color. They damage plants by consuming
leaves and stems and are more of a problem in areas where
the annual rainfall is from 10 to 30 inches. Eggs are
usually laid in the soil in late summer/fall, so cultivating
the ground at that time may reduce their numbers. Mulching
may help, and natural enemies will take their toll. Rows
of seedlings etc. can be covered with floating row covers.
However, in general these pests are hard to control where
they are numerous enough to cause significant levels
of damage. |
Images used
with permission from University of California Statewide IPM Project,
Jack Kelly Clark, photographer. Any additional uses of this image
must be received from the copyright holder directly - AHS does
not have permission to grant additional usage of this image for
any purposes. |
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Copyright 2000, 2007, 2012 by the American Hemerocallis Society, Inc.
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