Lubbers - Orchid Board

orchids3 · #1 03-19-2008, 03:11 PM

In Florida we have a grasshopper normally refered to as a 'Lubber' by the locals. The thing is 2 to 3 inches long and thinks cymbidiums are delicious. It doesnt kill the plant but the damage is unsightly. They are slow moving so the only control I know is to look for them - pull their heads off and put them in a bottle of kerosene. If you stomp on them the eggs hatch anyway.
Does anyone know another way to kill the things? A shotgun is not an option!

Des · #2 03-19-2008, 04:20 PM

Orchids3 Grasshoppers are a tasty delicacy here in Africa and a good source of protein . They are usually roasted over the open flames and sprinkled with salt and pepper!!
Enjoy

Dorothy · #3 03-19-2008, 04:30 PM

Napalm?

Des · #4 03-19-2008, 04:37 PM

More work for my size 10 army boot !!

Des · #5 03-19-2008, 04:40 PM

Orchids 3 - ON a more serious note , Have you tried sticky traps ?

orchids3 · #6 03-20-2008, 12:35 AM

Will try sticky traps but someone around here says that doesnt work. Insecticides I have tried dont slow them down. Fairly easy to catch but I think one would gain weight if more than one or two were eaten in a day.