How to Get Rid of Common Corn Pests

[@michelenix1562]

❤ Thanks for the product and demonstration. Excellent video for my corn and sunflower plant issue.😊

[@small-timegarden]

The caterpillars tend to come out in the cool of the evening so apply it more in the late afternoon. They'll feed on it overnight

[@BrewCityGardener]

Great tip! Thanks

[@strongereveryday1891]

Thank you! My first year growing corn.

[@rosie99991]

this video really helped with a sustainable farm project for my environmental biology class, thank you!

[@BrewCityGardener]

That's fantastic! So glad my video was able to help you with your project. Thank you for letting me know. That really makes my day!!

[@PlanetMojo]

My daughter is now into ducks and we have two. Word around the homesteading community is that they are voracious slug hunters and do not dig up gardens like chickens. I used BT last year on your advice and it really does work!

[@BrewCityGardener]

Hmmm....I wonder if I could get away with a flock of ducks?

[@TheNakidGardeners]

Corn looking might good Oppe. I wish ours look as good as yours. Great tip on how to fight caterpillars and earwigs. Thanks for sharing.

[@giverny28]

I agree about the pill bugs. I harvested my potatoes, grown Ruth Stout style, and lots were nibbled on from the incredible pill bug population. There was plenty of rotting hay, but they still moved in on my potatoes. So next year, i will consider it. I also grew bush bean near them and they were inialated by slugs. So... I'll be getting the slugo next season.

[@MowBeta]

As a novice gardener, I appreciate some of your good info. One concern at 10:36: "Spinosad," which is the extra ingredient in Sluggo Plus, is toxic to bees and some other insect predators, so I'd likely suggest staying away from Sluggo Plus or from any product with Spinosad because of that.

[@taleabriggs2249]

It is toxic to bees but he did say not to put it where the bees will go, only on the soil and bees don't land in dirt often.

[@loosefish9889]

Mighty fine looken corn there my friend!

[@BrewCityGardener]

Thank you! I can't wait to see what the harvest looks like. 😊

[@loosefish9889]

Oh boy me too, just posted a video showing off my corn, mind telling us how you tell if it's ready to pick.

[@BrewCityGardener]

@@loosefish9889 I will try to do a vid on it. You want to look for fat ears, dry brown silks and you can peel a bit of the husk down to inspect the kernals. You can puncture a few kernals and look for milky colored juice as opposed to clear. It takes a little practice but once you figure it out you're good to go!

[@James-kl7ig]

​@@BrewCityGardener would baby shampoo be a good choice for soap?

[@BrewCityGardener]

@@James-kl7ig This is a good question. It's incredibly gentle so it may be a good option. However, I would definitely spot test it before spraying the whole crop. Better safe than sorry.

[@SimplyGarden]

Nice crop of corn. Great tips. We have a few pests on our corn too out east here too. I'll have to try this. Take care

[@belindawright532]

Thanks for the information

[@WhatWeDoChannel]

Thanks for that! I sure do love my BT, I couldn’t imagine trying to grow anything in the cabbage family without it! I have never seen Sluggo Plus or equivalent here I will look out for it, my wife always seems to hustle me away from the plant products section, I can spend ages looking at that kind of stuff, she says. By the way thank you for the Japanese beetle video! They started to show up in my garden a few days after you put up the video, I’m using your soapy water method to good affect! Fortunately they seem to favour my grape vine so are easy to find! Klaus

[@CBsGreenhouseandGarden]

Awesome info buddy on how to control pest on your corn. Hope you have a great week!

[@kalo924]

I've had "trouble" with corn. Will try your method + hand pollination for our small patch this year. Excited thinking about fresh corn for dinner.

[@AlongTheRiverHomestead]

BT is the bomb diggity!!! Never knew that's how it worked. I was recommended sluggo in the spring when slugs destroyed some of my plants, I never tried it!

[@scottleininger6201]

Very Awesome I will have on order soon

[@AraceaeFanatics]

Why would Hose Tools recommend Spinosad for on the ears if it kills pollinators?

[@dbaker0226]

This is why we can't get sluggo in Canada. Its because spinosad is banned here because it kills the honey bees

[@trevorallen2274]

Keep spinosad away from the tassels. The bees are after the pollen in the tassels. At least our bees are. Hope this helps

[@chena86]

Hi this is my first yr with corn I was using the BR but I was spraying with need oil&soap noticed trails on my leaves so I sprayed my corn the whole plant including the slik but my silks are separated have I ruined my corn ears

[@BrewCityGardener]

Generally, by this point in the season, your corn should already be pollinated and the seeds should be growing inside the ears. Spraying the silks has never been a problem for me. I think you are good to go. Good luck and happy gardening!

[@chena86]

Thanks I was worried I messed it up

[@solmma]

that's what I was looking for!

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Earwigs are pretty gross. 😆 You never want to confuse sluggo with sluggo plus.😁 Sounds like a great product Oppe.

[@CustomGardenSolutions]

I agree with you Oppe Sluggo plus works very well. Enjoy your vacation.

[@BrewCityGardener]

Thanks. It was very short lived....LOL Better than nothing though

[@deeblakley7422]

How do you store your leftover pesticides over winter? I have a garden shed, but am always concerned about condensation when temps in the shed go from hot to cold. I'm running out of climate controlled space inside the house.

[@BrewCityGardener]

With the "living" pesticides like BT and Spinosad, I keep them stored in a cool place inside the house. I think leaving them out in the extreme heat or cold would kill or severely diminish the viability of the product. With "non-living" pesticides I leave them outdoors unless they are a liquid and risk freezing. Thanks for asking!

[@PlanetMojo]

So I'm not the only one! Come fall I have sooooo many things I need to keep from freezing and in summer it's the heat and humidity! We have no basement so it's a constant struggle!

[@benezra2808]

Is the pesticide organic ?

[@peaceandlove5214]

What is the name of beautiful plant behind you climbing the fence? A cowpea? Beautiful garden by the way

[@BrewCityGardener]

Thank you. Those are actually cucumber vines. They are quite beautiful when fully developed.

[@OvGraphics]

I see you're about three years out with this vid Mr. Brewster. For me it's like 5 minutes ago. Ha. Thought I'd pop by and add my two cents. In my garden the evil corn worm has owned my corn for decades. It's unusual to find a perfect ear of non chomped corn. All added up, mebbe 25% of the total gets tossed. And tomatoes.... I had no idea what was putting holes in them. I thought..squirrels? Somebody shooting them with a .22? Feral rabbits? And let us not forget the holey cabbage. About 40 years ago I tried some powdered BT on my corn. Then you couldn't find it any more. Poof...Vanished for the long years. I couldn't tell much anyway back then. I think I finally tossed that can last year. But then I discovered the SAFER BT over on Amazon about 3 years ago now and thought I'd give it a try. Now ** *I* ** own my corn. It's rare to find a chomped ear....and only a kernel or two at that. Out of 250 beautiful award winning Golden Queen ears last year I think...mebbe 3. I love growing corn. I love eating corn. Love everything about corn...and now I actually get the corn! When I see the first hint of silk I spray the silk late in the afternoon every day nearly up til harvest. I have been so successful that I believe I even ran the ear worms off my neighbor's corn patch. A bit less successful with tomatoes.... I spray those things with whatever I have left over from the corn....but I really need to start earlier on that. First bullet hole, spray like the dickens. And a bit less successful than that with the cabbage. Earlier spraying this year for that as well. Safer BT has turned my harvest on its ear. Man, that's some wicked great stuff! You really did good putting your vid out. Everyone that took it to heart prospered! Thanks 10 million!

[@trishdavi7049]

Lots of good information and recommendations but sound track is way off not aligned with the video

[@OurSerenityHomestead]

That corn looks great! Good job.

[@BrewCityGardener]

Thank you!

[@MarcMarshall94]

Oh no they don't sell Sluggo Plus in Canada :( Earwigs are taking a liking to my 2 cornstalks.

[@BrewCityGardener]

Place several small cups with about an inch of olive oil mixed with a dash soy sauce around your garden. Earwigs will be attracted to them and drown.

[@dbaker0226]

Sluggo plus is not sold here in Canada because spinosad is found to kill honey bees and other pollinators. Does anyone know a good alternative?

[@bill.Latham]

Great Great video very informational. My questions my corn plants are about 8 inches in height I have notice some of the bottom leaves are chewed up should I apply the Sluggo Plus?

[@BrewCityGardener]

It sounds like you have pill bugs, earwigs or slugs. In either case the Sluggo Plus will help tremendously. If you want to be sure what the culprit is I would suggest checking the garden after dark using a flashlight. You will surely catch the critters in action. Good luck and happy gardening!

[@amandaropp1627]

What is the name of the product you are putting on the corn?? Just BT ?

[@BrewCityGardener]

It's called Sluggo Plus. I believe it's only available in the U.S.

[@amandaropp1627]

In the video you are saying you put BT on corn and Sluggo Plus on the ground. 🤔

[@BrewCityGardener]

@@amandaropp1627 That's correct. BT is for preventing corn ear worms. The Sluggo Plus contains Spinosad. I use that to quell infestations of Earwigs and Pill Bugs as well as slugs. It's a knock out combination while remaining organic.

[@estherbaptiste7384]

What is the name of the product you are using?

[@BrewCityGardener]

Sluggo Plus

[@prolifepinay]

Can you mix it with soap as well for aphids and mealybugs so we can do one spray?

[@BrewCityGardener]

Absolutely

[@gm5564]

Will it harm chickens, goats, or sheep?

[@jordanallen3078]

I am so worried about those worms getting my corn and my green peas this year. Nature feels hungry as hell this year.

[@dodonglaagan4700]

How can we avail that product? Thanks and have a good day.

[@suzannebaker6096]

I have wasps in my corn and I'm allergic to wasps. Any suggestions on how to get rid of them without killing my corn?

[@BrewCityGardener]

Luckily, there are many organics sprays and traps that are effective against wasps and won't harm your corn. However, these products will vary from region to region. I recommend contacting your local garden store or nursery to see what products are available. You can also contact your county extension for horticulture for great free guidance. I do recommend targeting wasps at night while they are more docile. Find a volunteer that is known to NOT be allergic to help you out. There are professional services that will do this for you as well. I hope you get those pesky wasps under control. Good luck and stay safe!

[@marnidutter1224]

I know neem will get um and safe for all but bugs it will take out ALL bugs though

[@marnidutter1224]

Is there any reason not to just use diatomaceous earth? It says it will get earwigs and I know it works on slugs.

[@susanmcelaney1651]

Are you still doing videos? This video is 3yrs old.

[@BrewCityGardener]

Unfortunately I have been unable to create new videos for the last few years. During our transition between homes is when the C-19 disaster came along. Between that and housing prices skyrocketing we have been unable to secure a suitable place for gardening. I will absolutely continue making more videos when the time is right and we are blessed with a new home and adequate space for more gardening adventures. Hopefully we won't have to wait too long. Thanks for watching!

[@pgnanofarm9776]

I have heard a lot about BT. I will have to add it to my Arsenal. It's pretty gruesome how you explain it working. Lol!! But if it works. Sure beats hand picking every night.

[@pgnanofarm9776]

I use sluggo plus. It was recommended to me awhile back. It works great.

[@FinehomesofNewHampshire]

Thank you!!

[@ReggaeRedeemer]

BT is wonderful for cannabis

[@estherbaptiste7384]

Tell me the name of the product?

[@BrewCityGardener]

It's called "Sluggo Plus"

[@Just1Spark]

I appreciate the great tips! Which type of corn did you plant, just out of curiosity?

[@BrewCityGardener]

Thank you. I believe it was a SugarSweet hybrid with an early maturation. It was very good and well worth the effort.

[@cstottie5036]

You’re so cool 😎

[@Uratz]

I hate them worms, I collect them put them in a sealed container and let them eat each other.

[@chiefredbird7315]

Skip to 3 minutes in if you want the info

[@Citystead]

Whip, whip it real good!

[@sislertx]

So sorry u live in WISCONSIN...what a mess.

[@ellpiece]

simple...hack..Automatic Air Freshener...with air computer cleaner...and every 9 min will let off a hiss....

[@TunacNathalieFaye]

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[@terminatortsw8006]

I was so hoping you’d actually SHOW the different diseases of corn. 😰😰Something destroyed my small garden crop. I saw no insects! and it had insect netting over it. The corn leaves look like they’ve been shredded in a paper shredder! And they wouldn’t grow over 2’ tall in 4 months!! NO insect holes-just literally shredded leaves!😰

[@BrewCityGardener]

@@terminatortsw8006 Most pests only come out at night so getting video is very difficult. Take a stroll through the garden with a flashlight after dark and will likely find the culprit. The damage you describe sounds like earwigs to me.

[@advocatingforautism8625]

Caterpillars are pollinators, they turn into butterflies!