-
How to Control Corn Earworms in the Garden
Corn earworm is a nasty little bug that can damage your corn crop. If you catch it before it gets too bad, you can lose very little of your corn. However, letting it get out of control can completely wipe out your corn crop. What Is a Corn Earworm? Corn earworm is the nickname for the moth that lays eggs on the corn plant and eats the leaves and silk. Corn earworm larvae feed on the corn silk and later on the corn husks, where they emerge as adults. The adult moths do no damage and fly away when disturbed. Two species of corn earworm, the dingy fly and the…
-
12 Common Questions and Answers About Mice in the House
Mice are cute, or at least they were until we discovered just how annoying they can be. If you’re having mice problems at home, don’t panic, there are steps you can take to get rid of them from handling it yourself to calling in pest control services. But in this article, for the day, we discuss the common Q and A: Q 1. What causes mice in the house? A: They also carry diseases and can cause you to have problems with your pets. They are smart, clever, and can get into just about everything. Q 2. What are mice attracted to in a home? A: They are attracted to…