EcoBran 2# Bait to Kill Grasshoppers, Crickets, Ants, & More!

Use EcoBran Bait to kill chewing and burrowing insects. It contains wheat bran laced with 2% Carbaryl, which attracts pests to eat morsels and subsequently become sick and die. Since foraging pests consume the bait, non‑target insects and drift are dramatically reduced. EcoBran is effective on cropland, orchards, turf & landscape beds.

Pests Controlled

EcoBran targets a variety of insect pests that chew on plants and tunnel into soil.

• Grasshoppers and Locusts: A variety of grasshopper species, including clear‑winged, migratory, and red‑legged grasshoppers, are attracted to the bait. It is even eaten by locust swarms when they invade.
• Crickets and Mole Crickets: Both surface‑feeding crickets and subterranean mole crickets consume bait and then die, compared to traditional methods, which only kill those crickets in the treated area.
• Cutworms and Armyworms: Young caterpillars, such as cutworms and armyworms, will feed away the bran at the soil line, thus protecting seedlings and small plants.
• Sow Bugs and Beetle Larvae: When permitted by state regulation, roly‑poly sow bugs and a number of beetle grubs are also attracted to the bait, widening EcoBran’s range beyond grasshoppers and crickets.
• Ants and Other Insects: EcoBran suppresses several ant species and other non-target pests for spot treatments around structures and landscape beds.

How EcoBran Works

EcoBran relies on pests to find and eat the bait for control.

1. Attraction: The wheat bran and other attractants bring the pests in to eat it.
2. Ingestion: Insects feed on bait and ingest Carbaryl.
3. Toxic Action: Carbaryl inhibits enzymes that carry nerve signals, and the insect dies, typically within a day.

The bait is not sprayed on foliage so there is less visible residue. This means less contact for non‑target organisms and lower drift.

Application Guidelines

EcoBran is easy to apply. Rates can be selected based on the level of pests and field size.

• Apply ½ to 1½lb of bait per acre for grasshoppers and crickets. Higher rates are required for heavier infestations.
• A 44 lb bag covers 12–44 acres. Little 2lb and 7.5lb bags enable spot treatments or small patches.
• Place the bait in baited areas where the pests are concentrated, such as on field edges, along fences, or in heavily feeding areas. Work it lightly into the soil so that wind or rain can blow it off.

Safety and Environment

EcoBran’s bait form can be used with confidence around people, pets, and beneficial wildlife.

• The label comes with a “Caution,” meaning moderate toxicity. Handlers have to wear gloves and comply with the label.
• Since pests need to consume bait, it is also unlikely that any bees or other pollinators that land on plants will come into contact with it.
• By using bait only where target pests are known to be present, birds and mammals never encounter it. Always use label setback distances from water or sensitive areas.

Benefits of EcoBran

EcoBran brings the control of pests to the users efficiently and cheaply.

• Targeted Control: Only insects that eat the bait are affected. This reduces waste and off‑target impact.
• Lower Chemical Use: Bait applications reduce active ingredients to significantly lower levels compared with broadcast sprays.
• Simple Application: No mixing is required; use a standard spreader or hand broadcasting.
• Environmentally Responsible: Non-contact application minimizes exposure to good bugs and reduces drift.

Summary

EcoBran 2lb Bait is an effective, easy-to-use product for controlling grasshoppers, crickets, ants and other pests. With its wheat bran carrier and 2% Carbaryl, it provides quick knockdown by ingestion, and its bait formulation minimizes non‑target exposure and reduces the potential for resistance. EcoBran is available in various bag sizes and is simple to use, from small gardens to major farms. EcoBran is for targeted, smart insect control.