Not all grasshopper species are bad for your garden, but the ones that are all have a similar developmental cycle. Learning how their life cycle works is step one to killing grasshoppers before they can destroy your garden. Grasshoppers lay their eggs at the end of the summer, buried in the soil in pods.

Are grasshoppers beneficial or harmful?

Grasshoppers are beneficial and play a critical role in the environment by making it a more efficient place for plants and other animals to thrive. They facilitate a natural balance in the decomposing and regrowth process of plants.

Are grasshoppers good for your garden?

Grasshoppers are generally not good for the garden. Grasshoppers often feed on many of the plants growing in the garden and are therefore considered pests. While a few grasshoppers in the garden is usually no big deal, a handful of them can easily consume much of your garden in a matter of days.