Grasshoppers

These insects don’t discriminate – they’ll munch their way through just about any plant and are hard to catch. Try going on a grasshopper hunt in the early morning, while they’re still a bit sleepy. Set up grasshopper traps near target plants by floating pieces of yellow plastic (they seem to be attracted to the colour) in shallow containers of water. Encourage birds in your garden, and let chooks roam free to gobble up any they find.