Papayas Getting Eaten!

[Jamesdeangelo]

All my papaya sprouts are getting devoured by grasshoppers and I don't know what to do, does anyone have successful solution to this problem?

I already tried a hot pepper and soap solution every day and it doesn't seem to do anything. Maybe I can just plant 20-30 seeds in one spot and hope that 1 papaya is bound to survive to get big enough. I've also heard of malathion but haven't tried it yet, what do you all think?   

[IndigoEmu]

When the big lubbers arrive I’ve had good luck with neem oil to protect amaryllis and other bulbs. It needs constant applications especially with lots of rain though.

[roblack]

After a few weeks of stomping a lot, haven't seen any around here in a while.

[sunny]

Use a net.....