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Lubber Grasshopper Nymphs

The Plague of Giant Grasshoppers


June 29, 2018

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s a giant grasshopper! This time of year we get several calls from homeowners panicked about giant yellow and black grasshoppers eating their plants. Known as the eastern lubber, these large colorful ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease
Tags: Adults, Eastern Lubber, Garden Pests, Hole Makers, Infestation, Insects, Lubber, Nymphs, Pests, Toxic, Yard Pests

Spring Pest Problems


March 1, 2018

Now that winter’s end is in sight, we can look forward to the consistently warmer weather and the explosion of emerging plant life that comes with it. While this wondrous spring event is happening it also coincides with insect pest problems. ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Crops, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Tags: Commercial, Crops, Damage, Farm, Farmer, Garden, Gardener, Insecticides, Insects, Pest Control, Pests, Planting, Plants, Produce, Spring

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