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wingless grasshopper problem
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Posted by ashke SA Aust (My Page) on Sat, Mar 26, 05 at 8:44
| I have discovered that the horde invading my cottage garden are wingless grasshoppers. Does anyone know of any control measures (hopefully enviro-friendly, but other suggestions welcome) that have been successful in eradicating the little horrors? |
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RE: wingless grasshopper problem
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| All grasshoppers seem to be a scourge at times, this has been discussed elesewhere occasionally. Unless you are into spraying Carbaryl (spelling?) only seems to work on small ones and then its maybe not something you would want to use. Many people agreed that if you are not squeamish the best thing is just to go out early, water if you can, brush plants, cause the hoppers to hop, grab and toss into a bucket of boiling water or step on them. They are slower moving early in the morning. Also read something recently (but cannot find the link) about a white flour paste spray that will glug up insects making it easier to find and remove them and it will hose off. Sprays made with chilli and garlic may work (use a search engine you will find lots of recipes). |
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