Wyoming May See Summer Grasshopper Outbreak
Posted on January 11, 2010 with 1 Comment
The state of Wyoming is getting on edge about a possible grasshopper outbreak this summer. Grasshoppers, in large numbers will eat the grass that is necessary for food for livestock.
“The Agriculture Department has $2.5 million in the governor’s recommended budget for emergency insect management. That money has been going to combat mosquitoes that carry West Nile virus.” – Hank Uhden Dept. of Agriculture
The department goes on to say that fighting Mosquitoes is more important because if the direct impact on human life, however they will allocate some of the funds to grasshopper control.
“There are more than 120 species in Wyoming, and 12 are harmful to crops and gardens, he said.” – Hank Uhden Dept. of Agriculture
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Tags: grasshopper outbreak, livestock, Mosquitoes, West Nile Virus, wyoming
Category: Farms, Gardens, Mosquitoes, Summer Pests
mosquito control is important but keeping grasshoppers in check is certainly important as well, especially for livestock farmers dependent on the grass.