–by Dr. Jeff Whitworth and Dr. Holly Schwarting
There continue to be numerous reports of grasshoppers coming in from all over the state. Most are still nymphs and are mostly still in grassy/weedy areas adjacent to crops, but as they get larger, are starting to move into crops. The best time to control these grasshoppers is before they become adults. Most of the insecticides labeled for grasshoppers work quite well, especially while they are still nymphs. So, if treatment is justified, applications should be made ASAP!
