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Grasshopper up-dates - 2005

GRASSHOPPER ALERT
By Paul E. Read, Professor, Horticulture/Viticulture,
University of Nebraska,
Department of Agronomy and Horticulture
377 Plant Science Hall
Lincoln, NE  68583-0724

 Grasshoppers seem to be a problem in the making.  Dr. Fred Baxendale, Extension Entomologist suggests the following Neb-Fact:

 http://www.ianr.unl.edu/pubs/insects/nf327.htm
Nebraska Cooperative Extension NF 97-327        A Guide to Grasshopper Control in Yards and Gardens –

 http://www.ianr.unl.edu/pubs/insects/nf328.htm
Nebraska Cooperative Extension NF 97-328        A Guide to Grasshopper Control in Cropland

 Http://www.ianr.unl.edu/pubs/insects/nf329.htm  (Revised June 2002)
Nebraska Cooperative Extension NF 97-329         A Guide to Grasshopper Control on Rangeland

 While the grasshoppers are small it is important to treat the perimeter area around your vineyard and also the cover crop between the rows. If not treated while small, the grasshoppers will become larger and more voracious.  If the weather remains dry they may begin eating the grapevines and grape berries for moisture.

 Four further advice contact your County Extension Educator

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