Ok, so I have no idea how old they are and they're probably not mutants or ninjas, but they ARE in fact grasshoppers.
Thousands of them - everywhere!
I'm told this happens from time to time, but this is the first I've seen it, and I must say, it's a bit hard to get used to. Every time you take a step outside, hundred of them jump and scatter in every direction. They even buzz your head.
Worst of all, they eat EVERYTHING. Except apparently squash and zuchini. Those are basically the only things left in my garden even after I've routinely doused it with insecticide. (I think Nick is a little worried that if the grasshoppers aren't already, they might actually turn into mutants if I spray anymore!)
It's more than a little frustrating. This is the first year I've actually made strides in keeping up with the garden and my flower beds, and everything is now torn to shreds by these nasty little creatures!
Oh well, such is life I guess.
Grasshoppers clinging to the
corner post of my garden!
This used to be a big, beautiful
dahlia...........not so much
anymore!
1 comment:
Nasty bugs! But fabulous photography! Love your new header.
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