Weather patterns can have a significant impact on grasshopper populations from year to year. In areas with greater grasshopper pressure seedling alfalfa and wheat could be at risk. Learn more about the recommended treatment thresholds in this article.
There are reports of abundant grasshopper populations in many areas of Kansas. Warm, dry weather increases the survival of nymphs and adult grasshoppers, leading to increased egg production during the growing season. This article discusses the treatment threshold for grasshoppers and other management considerations.