Hopper 4.0
Hopper Overview
Hopper
4.0 can be used to help determine the best course of action when
dealing with grasshopper outbreaks on rangeland. Managers can use
hopper to estimate public, private, or total benefits versus costs
for either public, private, or cooperative rangeland grasshopper
control projects. Clearly, the decision to control or not control
rangeland grasshoppers is not simple. The suggestions and guidelines
in hopper will help managers avoid blunders, mistakes, and errors-and
will help support rational pest management on public and private
rangelands. Users should compare recommended treatments with other
options developed since the program was written, such as
RAATs
and Dimilin. Not all treatment options listed in Hopper are currently
registered for use on rangeland. Although Hopper 4.0 is a DOS
based program, it has been modified by
USDA-APHIS-PPQ-CPHST
to easily install and run on all
Windows 2000 and XP machines.
How to Install Hopper:
The program supplied will guide you through the installation
process and install Hopper on your computer. To install Hopper and
Hopper Lite, click on the Download Button.
Click Here to Download the Hopper Program
You will be prompted to choose a location to save a file called “setup.exe”.
After the file is downloaded to your hard drive, simply run the
program setup.exe. Then follow the directions on the screen to
install Hopper on your computer.
Note: Hopper cannot be installed by simply copying the files to
your hard disk. You must use the installation program.
To Start Hopper From Windows click on the Hopper icon on your
desktop or follow the directions below:
1. Click on Start
2. Click on All Programs
3. Find the Hopper folder and click on Hopper.
Each time you start Hopper, you will be asked whether you would
like to use Hopper or Hopper Lite.
User's Manual: A complete user's manual is available as part
of the IPM User Handbook.
To uninstall Hopper from your computer:
1. Click on Start
2. Click on All Programs
3. Find the Hopper folder and click on Uninstall.
HOPPER Disclaimer
HOPPER has been tested as much as possible with
the available data and experts, and has performed satisfactorily.
However, the rangeland ecosystem is very complex and unpredictable.
In addition, HOPPER does not have any control over the data entered
by each user. Therefore, the results derived from HOPPER CANNOT
be guaranteed. The following disclaimer applies:
HOPPER and its associated files and documentation are distributed
without any expressed or implied warranty of any kind. The author,
supplier or distributor shall not be liable for errors contained
herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection
with furnishing, performance, use or misuse of these materials.
Notice
Hopper still lists Acephate as an option. However,
Acephate is no longer registered for use on rangeland. Please ignore
any recommendations Hopper may make for Acephate. Hopper does not
list Dimilin 2L as an option. As of 2001, Dimilin is registered
for use on rangeland. Hopper does not incorporate the use of Reduced
Agent Area Treatments that reduce application rates, costs, and
environmental concerns, while maintaining effectiveness (see
RAATs
Brochure).
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