RE: [CH] Need a solution to grasshopper pests
Freeman, Dale (dale.freeman@dofa.gov.au)
Tue, 16 Jun 1998 08:08:00 +1000
Hi all
Only problem with BT is that it takes a while to work (I think its
7-10 days but don't quote me). If you only have a small crop, you
may
find that your poor old plants are history before this. If nothing
else though, I suppose revenge is sweet.....................
Cheers from down South
Dale
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Subject: Re: [CH] Need a solution to grasshopper pests
Author: Che Wong [SMTP:che.wong@tempe.vlsi.com] at ACT-ALINGA
Date: 16/6/98 0:27
When I took a gardening class at the local community college, they
told us that BT (bacillus thurgicide) is a good remedy for most
bugs, including grasshoppers. BT is a naturally occuring virus
that eats the bugs from the inside out. Grasshoppers are canabilistic
and will attack weaker members. After they ingest the BT, they sicken
and become victims for other grasshoppers which further spreads the
BT.
Rick wrote:
>
> This is my first pepper garden and the grasshoppers are having a feast
> on the plants' leaves. I bought some of the bridal veil material
> (mentioned in earlier posts) to protect the plants from just such
> critters, but does anybody have some ideas on how to rid the pests
from
> the plants before I cover them with the net?
>
> I'm open to the idea of natural preditors to nuke these annoying bugs.
> Again, any ideas?
>
> Rick in St Louis
--
Che Wong
che.wong@tempe.vlsi.com
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