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Pest Alert: Grasshopper/Mormon Cricket Control Program – 2025
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Grasshopper/Mormon Cricket
Posted on: March 11, 2025 by Jemila Chellappa
Pest Alert: Grasshopper/Mormon Cricket Control Program – 2025
As we approach the growing season, the Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) would like to remind agricultural producers about the Grasshopper/Mormon Cricket Control Program available for the 2025 year. This program offers assistance in controlling these pests in areas of high infestation, potentially reducing economic losses to crops and grazing land.
Key Program Details:
Federal Lands Not Treated: Please note that federal lands are not eligible for treatment under this program.
- Eligibility for Assistance: Agricultural producers must complete the request for assistance form available on the ISDA website. To qualify for treatment, infestations must meet the following thresholds:
- 8 grasshoppers or 3 Mormon crickets per square yard.
- Land must be 5 acres or more and used for agricultural purposes (such as grazing, haying, or crop production).
- Outbreak Areas: If a significant number of requests come from a common area, ISDA may declare an Outbreak. This designation could expedite treatment by waiving individual evaluations, allowing for faster distribution of bait or reimbursement. Evaluations may still occur in some cases, but treatments will begin without the need for a threshold to be met.
How to Receive Assistance:
- Bait Distribution: Producers receiving bait will be required to sign an ISDA Bait Distribution Record and take responsibility for its proper use and storage.
- Reimbursement: To be eligible for reimbursement, producers must:
- Submit a pre-approved quote for the proposed chemical.
- Provide maps of the land to be treated with labeled land use.
- Submit a completed W9 form and an invoice showing the chemical has been paid for in full.
For additional information, visit the ISDA Website: Grasshopper/Mormon Cricket Control Program.
For any questions, contact:
Jason Ansay
Ag. Program Specialist
Grasshopper/Mormon Cricket Program Coordinator
Idaho State Dept. of Agriculture
Phone: 208-332-8556
We encourage all eligible agricultural producers to take action early to prevent economic losses caused by these pests.
