David Grays Cricket & Grasshopper Killer Bait 1kg – Pelletised Carbaryl Bait

David Grays Cricket & Grasshopper Killer Bait 1kg: Pelletised Carbaryl Bait

David Grays Cricket & Grasshopper Killer Bait is a ready-to-use pelletised bait for controlling crickets and grasshoppers before they chew through your garden. There's no mixing or spraying: you simply scatter the pellets around the plants and areas where the pests are active. It suits everyone from home gardeners protecting a veggie patch to larger-scale users managing a wider outbreak, and the active ingredient is carbaryl, a proven insecticide.

What It Controls

It's made specifically for crickets and grasshoppers, two of the peskiest chewing insects in an Australian garden. Both can strip foliage and damage young plants quickly when their numbers build, especially in warm, dry conditions, and this bait gives you a straightforward way to knock them back.

How It Works

The pellets are formulated to be attractive to crickets and grasshoppers, so the pests are drawn to eat them. The active constituent, carbaryl at 18 g/kg, is an anticholinesterase compound that acts on the insect's nervous system once eaten, killing it. Because it works as a bait the insects take rather than a spray you have to land on them, it's well suited to ground-dwelling crickets that shelter and feed at soil level.

How to Apply It

Sprinkle the pellets over the area you want to treat. Around trees, use a rate of about 100 pellets per square metre, and scatter pellets around the base of other plants and through garden beds where crickets and grasshoppers are active. Spread the pellets out evenly rather than heaping them, since piling them up isn't more effective and it concentrates the bait where a pet or bird could get to it. Reapply as needed in areas of high pest activity.

Where to Use It

It can be used around trees and shrubs, through garden beds and around vegetables, and anywhere else crickets and grasshoppers are causing trouble outdoors. One thing to keep to strictly: do not apply it near water bodies, streams or ponds, as carbaryl is harmful to aquatic life.

Safe Use

Carbaryl is a Schedule 5 poison, so a bit of care goes a long way. Keep the pellets and the bag out of reach of children and pets, and store them in a cool, dry place. Don't heap the pellets, and keep pets off treated areas, since a dog or bird could otherwise eat pellets from a pile. Carbaryl is also harmful to bees, so avoid scattering it through areas where bees are actively foraging on flowers, and as noted, keep it well away from water. Always read and follow the label directions before use. If the bait is swallowed by a person or pet, contact a doctor, vet or the Poisons Information Centre.

Key Features & Benefits

• Ready-to-use pelletised bait, no mixing or spraying

• Controls crickets and grasshoppers

• Active constituent carbaryl (18 g/kg), an anticholinesterase compound

• Attractive pellets draw the pests in to feed

• Simple to scatter around trees, beds and plants

• Suits home gardens through to larger-scale outbreaks

• 1kg pack for the home garden

Frequently Asked Questions

What does David Grays Cricket & Grasshopper Bait control?
Crickets and grasshoppers in gardens and outdoor areas.

What is the active ingredient?
Carbaryl at 18 g/kg, an anticholinesterase insecticide, formulated into an attractive bait pellet.

How do I apply it?
Scatter the pellets over the area. Around trees, use about 100 pellets per square metre, and spread pellets around the base of other plants and through beds. Don't heap them, and reapply where pest activity is high.

Where can I use it?
Around trees, shrubs, garden beds and vegetables, and anywhere crickets and grasshoppers are active. Do not apply it near water bodies, streams or ponds.

How does the bait actually work?
The pellets attract crickets and grasshoppers to feed on them, and the carbaryl kills the pests once eaten. It's a bait rather than a spray, which suits ground-dwelling crickets.

Is it safe around pets, children and bees?
It's a Schedule 5 poison, so keep it away from children and pets, don't heap the pellets, and keep pets off treated areas. Carbaryl is harmful to bees and aquatic life, so avoid areas where bees forage and keep it away from water.

Can I use it near my vegetables?
Yes, it's scattered around and at the base of plants rather than on the edible parts. Use it strictly as directed on the label.

Where can I buy David Grays Cricket & Grasshopper Bait in Australia?
It's available from BPG Supplies. Because it's a pelletised pesticide, check the available delivery options for your location at checkout