Q: What can I do to keep grasshoppers out of my garden? They are really destructive! Grasshoppers are tremendously destructive and difficult to control. In late fall or early winter, the female lays ...

Grasshoppers eat twice their body weight daily, often damaging lawns and gardens. Spray a mix of one part vinegar to three parts water to deter them. Try herbs, row covers, or bird-friendly yards for ...

QI have grasshoppers everywhere. They are starting to eat the shrubs and my monkey grass. What can I do to stop them? A Regular dusting or spraying with an all purpose insect control product that is ...

Grasshoppers have invaded the Sacramento area, with reports of “unusual” insect activity on the rise. “In the past week, West Placer, Roseville and Lincoln have received an increase in reports of ...

Almost 400 native species of grasshoppers inhabit the Western United States, though only a small fraction (about 12 species) are considered pests. Grasshoppers compete with cattle and other herbivores ...

After a summer filled with swarms of grasshoppers, experts are working proactively to educate gardeners ahead of next year’s growing season. Why? Because what gardeners do in winter can impact next ...