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Garden Gate:  AACK! The Grasshoppers have arrived!  |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17386 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17386 Posts |
 Posted - Jun 12 2025 : 10:12:42 AM
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AAACK! the grasshoppers have arrived as well as the aphid!
Dang-it!
But on the plus side, the ants are having a feed-fest with the aphids!
Now I need to ward off the 'Hoppers!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6791 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6791 Posts |
Posted - Jun 12 2025 : 1:02:30 PM
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Sounds like summer, with all its friends have arrived in mass and ready to "enjoy" some great garden meals! LOL!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
6015 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
6015 Posts |
Posted - Jun 12 2025 : 1:29:56 PM
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Edited by - Killarney on Jun 12 2025 1:31:45 PM |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3452 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3452 Posts |
Posted - Jun 12 2025 : 7:19:36 PM
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I can't remember where I saw it, but someone got some ducks and they took care of the grasshoppers!
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17386 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17386 Posts |
Posted - Jun 13 2025 : 10:21:52 AM
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Ducks would be great but we have no source (pond) of water on our 13 acres.. I would have to put a pool out for them,, trouble is, we have several Eagles near by and they fly over our property in search of food,, I would be devastated if one of my ducks became 'kibbles' for the Eagles,,,
So if anyone wants some grasshoppers for fishing bait,, come on over! lol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1883 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
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Posted - Jun 16 2025 : 7:40:12 PM
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Sorry to hear that, Grace! Hang in there. Would chickens help? Ducks are a lot of work! :) Especially in the winter.
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17386 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17386 Posts |
Posted - Jun 16 2025 : 10:58:00 PM
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Same problem with chickens, twix the Eagles and the owls,, chickens would become kibbles and bits unless I want to spen a crazy amount of $$ on a chicken/duck fortress ... lol!
Since I don't use pesticides.. I will just have to be more diligent and keep things watered well.. the Hoopers don't seem to like the dampness,, they seem to gravitate to the dryer areas of my property and garden...
On the plus side,, they don't seem to bother my strawberries which I am now picking ! yay!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7397 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Jun 17 2025 : 05:28:08 AM
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Grace, enjoy your strawberries. I haven't seen a grasshopper this year. Hopefully if they do show up the mockingbirds will take care of them.
Sara
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7804 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jun 18 2025 : 2:28:05 PM
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Darn it Grace! Those dang grasshoppers can cause a mess. Get you some seagulls lol! They eat grasshoppers. I am not sure how you would "keep" them, but I know they would work.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17386 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17386 Posts |
Posted - Jun 18 2025 : 6:48:00 PM
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Hmm,Krista, If I moved to the Cost, then I could have some pet Seagulls to keep the 'Hooper' population down.. heeheehee! wink wink...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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Edited by - katmom on Jun 18 2025 6:48:25 PM |
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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
1588 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
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Posted - Jun 27 2025 : 6:23:45 PM
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Just found my first grasshopper today. As you can see, he is having a feast on my flower petals.
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677
Farmgirl of the Month: Aug/2022
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17386 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17386 Posts |
Posted - Jun 27 2025 : 8:44:19 PM
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AACCKK !!! Sorry Wanda, hope he is not one of my escapists hoppers
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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Edited by - katmom on Jun 27 2025 8:45:00 PM |
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AACK! The Grasshoppers have arrived!
