GRASSHOPPERS chew the leaves 
and fruits of practically all vege- 
tables. In some areas they are 
destructive almost every year, in 
others they seldom cause damage. 
Grasshoppers can be controlled by 
the use of poison baits. Inthe Western 
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and Great Plains States, where 
extensive grasshopper control pro- 
grams are carried on, ready-mixed 
baits are available. Where ready- 
mixed baits cannot be procured, a 
bait can be prepared by mixing— 
1 guart of wheat bran or rolled oats. 
2 level teaspoonfuls of paris green. 
When these dry materials are 
thoroughly mixed, add enough water 
slowly while mixing to make a 
crumbly mash in which every flake 
is moist and carries some poison. 
About 1 pint of water will be re- 
quired. The bait should be scattered 
thinly over the ground. One quart 
of mixed bait is enough for one 
application to 2,000 square feet. 
Apply the bait in the morning when 
the temperature reaches 68° F. or 
higher. Since grasshoppers usually 
come from uncultivated areas out- 
side the garden, these areas as well 
as the garden should be baited. 
