The mere mention of grasshoppers brings visions of horror movies and Biblical plagues. For several years now the grasshoppers have been very spotty in North Texas. You have plenty but your neighbor has none. This year is shaping up to be the same. The control of these insects range from chickens and guineas to poisons and biologicals. Click here for a full range of grasshopper control options.
On the all-natural/organic side, Wells Brothers carries Surround WP and a limited supply of Nolo bait. The synthetics include Malathion and Tempo Ultra. All these products are effective but it is hard to beat the chickens and guineas for grasshopper control.