— by Dr. Jeff Whitworth and Dr. Holly Davis
Just started finding very small, recently hatched grasshopper nymphs. If, or when, these nymphs start to increase in numbers in the next few weeks, remember the best time to manage them is while they are still small and thus, less mobile. An application of an insecticide labeled for grasshopper control is most effective, cheaper, and less environmentally disruptive if applied early so it can be better targeted in a smaller area at the most susceptible time to control these pests.