Re: [CH] Need a solution to grasshopper pests

Charles Demas (demas@tiac.net)
Sat, 13 Jun 1998 18:51:55 -0400 (EDT)

On Sat, 13 Jun 1998, 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?

Praying mantis are predators that feed on many insects.  Don't know about
grasshoppers.  I think you can buy them, but since I don't garden, I'm not
sure where. 


Chuck Demas
Needham, Mass.

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