Nolo Bait

Nosema locustae

Nolo Bait is an easy-to-use dry bran flake that has been sprayed with a protozoa that controls grasshoppers but doesn't harm humans, animals or other insects
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Excellent grasshopper and cricket control approved for NOP certified organic production!

Nolo Bait is a spreadable bait made from wheat bran coated with Nosema locustae, a target-specific pathogen. Easy to apply, Nolo Bait is harmless to humans, pets, birds, beneficial insects and other wildlife. Use it around crops, near greenhouses and any other growing areas affected by grasshopper damage. Get rid of locusts in one simple application!

How it Works: Nolo Bait infects and kills grasshoppers, locusts and crickets with Nosema locustae, a naturally occurring protozoan. It infects all life stages of the developing pests, but is most effective when ingested by young grasshoppers (1st/2nd instars, 1/4"-1/2" long). After eating, Nolo Bait creates a disease that is pest-specific. Infected grasshoppers can be identified by:

  • Eye color turns from dark brown to a cloudy white color.
  • Activity decreases and grasshoppers often fall on their side when landing.
  • The abdomen of infected individuals turn a creamy-white color with heavy infection.
  • Dead grasshoppers may cling to plant stalks with evidence of cannibalism.
Death may occur in 1-3 weeks in juvenile grasshoppers. Third instars or older may take more time to die. The insect pathogen multiplies in infected grasshoppers and passes from grasshopper to grasshopper throughout the season.

Grasshoppers typically lay eggs in Southern exposure locations in hilly, sandy soil. Once hatched, they travel to their food source (your garden or farm). Head them off by applying Nolo Bait as a barrier about 1 foot wide, or by broadcasting product in and around areas to be protected. In most cases, 50% of the existing population will die in 2-4 weeks. Infected survivors eat 75% less than healthy grasshoppers and lay fewer eggs. Heavy infestations may require a higher application rate and/or repeat applications.

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This Product Controls These Pests or Diseases: Grasshopper, Mormon Crickets

Application Technique: Avoid applying when rain is forecast as it reduces the bait's attractiveness to grasshoppers.

  • Apply by hand, by shaker can or spreader to lawn or garden area. Include a buffer zone around area to be treated.
  • For crop and range land apply with a seed spreader, turbine spreader or airplane.

Application Rate:

  • Small Scale Applications – 5 teaspoons per 100 sq. ft.
  • Large Scale Applications – Apply a minimum of 1.0 lb per acre.


Application Rate: 1-2 lbs per acre. Add a second application if necessary 4-6 weeks later. Can also be used indoors in house plant containers.

Environment: Outdoors, Crops, Orchards & Vineyards, Nursery, Vegetable Gardens, Greenhouse, Container Plants, Grow Room, Houseplants

Storage: Optimal storage is 42°F in a dry location.

Cannot Be Shipped To: CT,DC,DE,HI,IL,IN,LA,MA,MD,ME,MN,NH,NJ,NY,ND,PA,PR,RI,VT,WV,WI

Currently only the 1 lb. & 5 lbs. sizes are allowed for sale to Arkansas.

What's In The Package: A spreadable bait made from flaky wheat bran coated with Nosema locustae spores.

Warning & Toxicities: Use caution if allergic to wheat.

Nolo Bait is registered as an insecticide with the EPA. "CAUTION" labels are the category of insecticide product labels that are the lowest in toxicity, which is the category that Nolo Bait is placed in. Because it is an EPA registered product the label must contain standardized label headings and wording such as "Precautionary Statements" and "Hazardous to Human and Domestic Animals", etc.

Shelf Life: This product will remain active for up to 13 weeks from the date of formulation. If refrigerated add 30 days to expiration date; if frozen add 90 days.

Active Ingredients/Guaranteed Analysis: 0.05% Nosema locustae Canning*

* Contains at least one billion viable spores per 454 grams (1.0 pound).

Reviews

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Long term control measure
Jan 17, 2021  |  By jill streit
I began with NOLO in summer of 2019 with some reduction in numbers, but pests were adults at that point. Spring 2020, I applied NOLO as soon as available. Knockdown on tiny nymphs was excellent. I applied again as I would seen new outbreaks of tiny nymphs. Grasshopper adult population was a tiny fraction of what is was in previous years. Buy this product with confidence, but with understanding that it is most effective on 1st instars and repeated applications are necessary.
Owner Response: Great advice Jill! Nolo bait (nosema locustae) is MOST effective on young grasshoppers. We expect our first batch of 2021 Nolo Bait in March/April. Stay tuned!

All Natural
Jan 16, 2021  |  By Gary D Brown
Been using Nolo Bait for years, no poison, no harm to nature. Always buy fresh product for best results. Live next to open farm land, every year there are fewer grasshoppers. Kills the small ones outright, over half in will not grow wings because he is sterile. They lay their eggs in bare soil spots, cover these areas with mulch or compost. Trying to buy some, now, but too early.
Owner Response: Thanks Gary! Yes, we usually get our first batch for the season in March/April. Stay tuned and keep an eye out for our notices.

Fantastic
Jul 25, 2020  |  By Nancy Oswald
Arbico Organics has been our mainstay during this year's grasshopper invasion. They have been prompt to respond with our NoLo orders and helpful on the phone. Hopefully we won't have another year this bad in the future, but even if we get a moderate outbreak, Arbico will be our first go-to.

Good Product and Service
Jul 25, 2020  |  By Ellen C Hoyrup
Works well to control grasshoppers if applied as directed.

quick service
Jul 6, 2020  |  By ned solomon
crickets are here needed it fast, got it

Owner/operator
Jul 1, 2020  |  By Sally Baker
This works! It is not a quick kill solution but it doesn't poison your ground or plants or kill the wonderful beneficial insects. I highly recommend NOLO BAIT!

Thank you!
Jun 24, 2020  |  By Tamar Bradshaw
I've ordered from Arbico Organics several times now, and every time has been easy, with fast shipping, excellent customer service, and quality product that works. I look forward to future purchases! Thank you!

Great company
Jun 24, 2020  |  By Nancy Oswald
My experience was fantastic especially with the phone service. Every contact made on the phone was helpful and included all the information needed with all questions answered. The website, not so much. It might have been our slow internet, but every time I ordered, I had to go through the form again because of a glitch. The worst one was our billing address ( a PO Box) is different than our shipping address. It kept defaulting back and it wasn't satisfied until I settled for putting shipping addy in both places. Thanks so much for help with our extensive NOLO orders this year!

Nolo Bait
Jun 10, 2020  |  By James L Frick
Really good stuff for controlling grasshoppers, especially if you put it out when grasshoppers are less than an inch long.

Nolo bait works
May 29, 2020  |  By Joyce Fletcher
Kind of pricey, but worth it. Had a bad grasshopper problem 10 years ago, started using the nolo bait, only see 1 or 2 a year. Easy to use and nontoxic to my dogs and me. A fine product!

Nolo Bait
May 23, 2020  |  By elizabeth maclaren
5 lbs was a lot of bait-a little goes a long way. i wanted to ensure the pesky grasshoppers were not going to eat my veggie seedlings. So far so good.

Grasshopper bait
May 19, 2020  |  By James Pushnik
Having seen the beginning of grasshopper hatch, contacted Arbico and ordered Nolo bait it arrived ahead of schedule, thanks. Now on to the battle

Great
May 16, 2020  |  By anonymous
I have now been using this for three years and it has kept the grasshoppers population under control in the areas that I spread the Nolo Bait. I put it out starting in May and then monthly thru September.

grasshopper bait
May 11, 2020  |  By kathy blake
so far it seems to be working against grasshoppers

Works great
Apr 25, 2020  |  By Al
I wish I had known about this years ago. This stuff does exactly what it say it will do.

Home gardener
Apr 11, 2020  |  By THERESA
Nolo bait seems to work well at controlling grasshoppers. I noticed a decrease in numbers and they are moving slowly as it has taken effect.

Great grasshopper deterrent!
Apr 11, 2020  |  By TL
Love this pet friendly, kid-friendly product! It's very easy to apply, non-toxic, non-smelly, and environmentally friendly. I live next to a forested area so have tons of grasshoppers in some years. My lawn is overrun with them and they eat all my foliage, which makes my yard look terrible every summer. After applying NoloBait, they are vastly decreased if not eliminated altogether. Good Job Arbico!!

good stuff
Apr 9, 2020  |  By curtis turner
fast service

Best Grasshopper Control
Apr 5, 2020  |  By Douglas R Tomasini
I have used this product several times and it has always produced excellent results.

great stuff
Mar 25, 2020  |  By Renee Lipman
This is the only thing that helps to control the lubber grasshoppers.

Nosema Locustae
Aug 27, 2019  |  By Lisa Ernst
very good product, takes time to work.

Nolo bait
Aug 19, 2019  |  By Debbi
I understand that it takes a couple of seasons but I am happy with this product I put it around the inside base of the greenhouse. It is not near any food items.

Nolo bait
Jul 31, 2019  |  By B Hale
It definitely slowed grass hoppers down, I can step on them. Before you couldn't even get close. Very expensive. And I dont think you can store it for next year.

Great stufff!
Jul 14, 2019  |  By Lyn
Waited a long time for Nolo to be produced again. It works the best agains grasshoppers!

Grasshoppers
Jul 5, 2019  |  By Chip Leavitt
Nolo works! Need to use it for a couple of years but it definitely cuts down on grasshoppers.

NOLO
Jul 2, 2019  |  By dan munn
excellent product

Nolo Bait Review
Jul 2, 2019  |  By Deborah Lagarde
It works!

Nolo Bait Grasshopper control
Jun 24, 2018  |  By Curtis Burns
I started using the Nolo Bait last year and I have a had a major drop in the grasshopper population on my property. This product works as promised if used when fresh.

Great customer service!
Jun 6, 2018  |  By Sonia Dawson
Our product was no longer available in the size requested. Someone contacted me to let me know the substitution on sizes for the same price. Nice that companies still serve their customers and the customers needs.

Hope it Works!
May 27, 2018  |  By aggie
We had a grasshopper infestation of biblical proportion last year, and spread Nolo bait in late summer, and again this spring. We won't know the results for a while. We could have bought this from an Amazon seller, but the people at Arbico are so knowledgeable and helpful, and they shipped the next day. I will always order direct from the store.
Owner Response: Thank you for the kind words! Nolo Bait is a fantastic product and helps control mole crickets as well. Let us know when you are grasshopper free!

Worked great
Jul 14, 2015  |  By Steve
Lost an entire hedge to grasshoppers last year. Florida grows big ones. At the first sign of juveniles this year I used Nolo Bait. Didn't see any grasshoppers at all. Newly replanted hedge wasn't touched.

Great product!
Jun 9, 2015  |  By Kati
I am trying to go organic with a flower garden I am growing in the middle of the Upper Peninsula woods. In 2013 the grasshoppers made my life miserable. As if the snow shoe hares and deer were not enough. I tried this product in 2014 a little late in the season but none the less the population declined. I'm applying again and anticipate further reduction. The product is easy to use, effective and safe. What else could you want?

Great Product
Mar 22, 2014  |  By Liz
We used this in the summer of 2012 because the previous 2 years we had grasshoppers eating everything including the rhubarb and horseradish. In 2013 we had a few grasshoppers, but not like the snowstorm from the grass in 2011-2012. A great product and safe for our dogs, too.

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