08/25/2026
Did you know Mormon crickets aren’t actually true crickets? They are shield-backed katydids! 🦗
Crickets and grasshoppers are a common sight in Utah, but when dry weather and outbreak cycles align, they can quickly destroy vegetable gardens, fruit trees, and ornamental plants.
Here are a few quick ways to protect your yard before chewing pests take over:
🌱 Protect Seedlings Early: Use floating row covers or netting over young plants to keep nymphs from destroying tender growth.
🌾 Manage Garden Borders: Mow field edges and clear tall weeds early in the season to remove prime egg-laying grounds.
🐞 Support Natural Predators: Birds, spiders, and ground beetles help keep populations balanced—avoid broad-spectrum sprays that harm helpful insects.
When natural defenses aren't enough, accurate identification and targeted treatment make all the difference. Read our complete guide to identifying Utah’s common crickets and grasshoppers, understanding their habits, and learning how to safeguard your plants:
👉 https://www.exoduspestcontrolutah.com/post/utah-crickets-and-grasshoppers-guide