No! When the silks form, to prevent corn worms from entering the tender ears just put a drop or two of baby oil on the silks near where they exit the ear, to deter moths from laying eggs on the silks. The oil will also smother any larva before it gets into the ear. Baby oil (medicinal grade mineral oil) is not harmful to the body like pesticides.
Somehow my house and garden got tiny gnats that killed my fuchsia plant and fly everywhere. I have tried ALL the Web recommendations - soap and oil dishes, sand in th...
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No! When the silks form, to prevent corn worms from entering the tender ears just put a drop or two of baby oil on the silks near where they exit the ear, to deter moths from laying eggs on the silks. The oil will also smother any larva before it gets into the ear. Baby oil (medicinal grade mineral oil) is not harmful to the body like pesticides.