Natural Insect Repellent Sprays
There are a number of botanic repellant sprays available for use against Grasshoppers and many other pest insects. These products both kill and/or repel. Grasshoppers doused with these sprays either die or move. New Grasshoppers coming along avoid the area with the repellent spray for several days to a few weeks. Go to Yardener's Tool Shed and check out the section on Natural Insect Repellents.
Natural Insecticides
AzaMax will control this pest insect
AzaMax is a natural product with a broad spectrum of pest control and broad plant applications. AzaMax is an anti-feedant and insect growth regulator which control (kills) pests through starvation and growth disruption within two or three days. Therefore this product is used when the bugger is chomping on the foliage. Any of the sprayers can be used to apply AzaMax
For more information about AzaMax go to the Yardener's Tool Shed; click here
There are a number of effective natural insecticides made from materials such as chrysanthemum blossoms (pyrethrum), neem oil soap, and light horticultural oil. These products can be found in many independent garden centers, are labeled for controlling Grasshoppers. Virtually all natural insecticides can be used outside or inside with safety. There is detailed information about each product in Yardener’s Tool Shed in the section Natural Insecticides.
