General Information

GrasshopperGrasshoppers are an occasional pest of corn in Tennessee. Nymphs and adults can feed on corn at any stage, but are not typically observed until the silking stage and later. Infestations often begin and are usually worse along field margins. Grasshoppers may injure corn by feeding on the leaves, silks, and ear tips.

Sampling: During the whorl stage and later, corn fields should be checked at least weekly until the crop is mature to determine the presence of insect pests or their damage. Walk in a U-shaped pattern over the field. Sample 10 plants in 10 locations on a weekly basis, but fewer plants can often be checked depending upon pest density.

Treatment Thresholds: Treatment is rarely needed, and thresholds have not been established in Tennessee.

Management options

Insecticide (Trade Names) for GRASSHOPPERSLb Active Ingredient per AcreAmount Formulation per AcrePerformance Rating
bifenthrin (Brigade 2E, Discipline 2E, Fanfare 2E)0.047 - 0.13 - 6.4 oz8
esfenvalerate (Asana XL 0.66E)0.03 - 0.055.8 - 9.6 oz7
β-cyfluthrin (Baythroid XL 1)0.016 - 0.0222.1 - 2.8 oz8
γ-cyhalothrin (Declare 1.25)0.01 - 0.0151.02 - 1.54 oz8
λ-cyhalothrin (Warrior II)0.02 - 0.031.28 - 1.92 oz8
Z-cypermethrin (Mustang Maxx 0.8E)0.017 - 0.0252.75 - 4 oz8