Articles tagged under: grasshoppers
Grasshopper Pressure is Evident
Published June 5, 2023
Grasshopper pressure is already starting to become an issue with high wind and warm temperatures. FMC Technical Service Manager Ryan Hunt says the impact from the pests can be devastating. It is important to stay ahead of the problem. “We…The Insect Trifecta
Published February 9, 2023
NDSU Extension Entomologist Mark Boetel told growers at the American Crystal Grower Seminars there are three main pests to be watching for this coming year; grasshoppers, springtails and root maggots. "There was a fair amount of grasshopper eggs laid last…Grasshoppers are Back
Published July 20, 2022
Grasshopper populations are starting to build in portions of Minnesota. University of Minnesota Extension Entomologist Ian MacRae says it’s not as bad as last year. "We had a lot of grasshoppers at the end of last year. and they all…Rains Kept Grasshoppers at Bay
Published July 9, 2022
Grasshoppers have not been a major problem so far this growing season. University of Minnesota Extension Entomologist Ian MacRae has been getting a few grasshopper calls. "We ended last year with high populations, so we've had a few high hopper…Be Aware of Grasshopper Issues at Harvest
Published August 1, 2021
Grasshoppers continue to line small grain fields and, in some cases, are eating the crops. NDSU Extension Entomologist Jan Knodel says many farmers have already sprayed and it’s too close to harvest to apply more insecticides. "Just be aware of…Scout for Sunflower Moths
Published July 19, 2021
Sunflower growers should be scouting for sunflower moths. When sampling, use a W pattern and begin counting at least 75-to-100 feet into the field to avoid field margin effects. Count moths on 20 plants at five sampling sites to obtain…An Assortment of Insects Showing Up in Fields
Published July 17, 2019
University of Minnesota Extension entomologist Ian MacRae says there's an assortment of insects being found in fields. "Most of these problems seem to be localized, without a widespread occurrence of any one insect pest." MacRae says north of Fergus Falls,…With Dry Conditions, Keep Checking for Grasshoppers
Published August 16, 2018
With the recent hot, dry weather, grasshopper populations are on the rise in parts of North Dakota. According to NDSU Extension’s weekly Crop and Pest Report, outbreaks have been reported in field edges of soybeans, sunflowers and field corn. As…Grasshoppers Make Their Way North
Published July 19, 2018
NDSU Extension Entomologist Jan Knodel has been seeing an increasing population of grasshoppers in southeast North Dakota. "The young grasshoppers are just changing now to adults in that part of North Dakota. It's probably not quite as far along up further…