What is a good grasshopper herb repellent?

Answer by  mano (76)

The best and natural grasshopper herb repellent is garlic oil. The strong stench of the garlic oil keeps the hoppers away from the herbs. Insecticidal potassium soap also works best in preventing the hoppers. We can also plant the herb horehound (Marrubium vulgare) which is known to repel grasshoppers along with the other methods.

Answer by  nicholas34 (606)

gardner snakes would take care of the grasshoppers, unfortunately, grasshoppers are endangered and you really shouldn't let the snakes eat them,

Answer by  Jess35 (445)

A good grasshopper repellent is all natural. The best repellent is garlic oil. The smell repels the grasshoppers, and because it is natural, it won't hurt your plants or flowers.

Answer by  eiryck (847)

Studies indicated that the seed of a neem tree, a tree that originated in India, has the potential of being a repellant to grasshoppers. The seed of the tree has this active compound azadractin that acts as an antifeedant or repellent. Neem tree seed extracts as sprayed in leaves of plants has the effect of grasshoppers not eating the leaves.

Answer by  baumillerkyle (29)

Garlic oil is a very good grasshopper repellent for herbs. The strong stench of the oil keeps the grasshoppers away from the herbs, and it doesn't harm the plants.

Answer by  Riley (765)

Plant a garlic barrier or use garlic oil. Grasshoppers hate the smell and taste of garlic. This is a good repellent for all types of pests. Other herbs which are good repellents are basil, horehound. Two other types of barrier is a cilantro or calendula. You can have nice herbs as well as repelling the grasshoppers.