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Quite a few of my beautiful sweet corn plants have been attacked by something. The silks are being eaten right down to the cobs. What could it be? slugs, snails, or mice?
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I've got exactly the same problem Bill. I've just added it to the many other problems I've had this year. Makes me wonder if it is all worth it.sigpic“Gorillas are very intelligent, but they don't have to be as delicate as chimps -- they can just smash open the termite nest,”
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Well BM I am begining to feel the same way, tomatoes still green, lettuce being attacked by slugs on top and underground aphids from underneath, sweet corn, cabbages, peas all being ruined by something. Maybe we need a new hobby.Originally posted by Bigmallly View Postphoto album of my garden in my profile http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...my+garden.htmlComment
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They could indeed,although they dont show themselves when i am around.Originally posted by rhonsal View Postphoto album of my garden in my profile http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...my+garden.htmlComment
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I have invisible caterpillars on my beetroot. I had the same thing with chard last year. The droppings are there clear as day, and its definitely not slug poo, but I've lifted every leaf and checked carefully, and there is nothing to see.A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP. - Leonard NimoyComment
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It's probably earwigs.
Open one of the husks, they'll probably be hiding in there. An upside down small plant pot, stuffed with straw and placed on a cane is a good method of dealing with them (organically). You can dispose of them in the mornings as they go into the pots overnight.Comment
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I had earwigs of mine - lots and lots of little wiggies.
The remains of my corn are now on top of the hedge with the birds munching on them. Oh well yinned it is.I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. Thomas A. Edison
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I was going to say birds? I'm sure it's what's hitting mine, anyway."A life lived in fear is a life half lived."
PS. I just don't have enough time to say hello to everyone as they join so please take this as a delighted to see you here!Comment
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At least its not rats, squirrels or parakeets.
*goes to hide away from the barracking*Comment
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Spot on Chris, I peeled back some of the cobs tonight to let some of the silks out & true enough an earwig fell out.Originally posted by chris View Postsigpic“Gorillas are very intelligent, but they don't have to be as delicate as chimps -- they can just smash open the termite nest,”
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