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Corryton, TN

My 1408 Daletas started looking bad a few days ago. Cots turned yellow and first 2 leaves were not making any progress. The seed emerged on Apr 2. This morning it had gone on to pumpkin heaven. Autopsy results showed the stem was mortally attacked by a squadron of larvae. What sort of cruel *&#@$ BUG would do this to a rookie?

4/15/2008 11:14:26 AM

milford, CT,

Brotherdave,....If is supsect right...corn seed maggots...thay got me last year. My problem was due to the manure I brought in having these larvae in it.
Before replanting make sure to spray and check for more.Mark

4/15/2008 1:49:48 PM

Minnesota([email protected])

Will cutworm protection protect against corn seed maggots? Do they need to wrap around completely to kill the plant?

4/15/2008 3:04:41 PM

Corryton, TN

Thanks Milford. I'm sure you're right on. When I opened the door to one of the hoop houses I noticed a few flies. I thought they were adult horn flies since my cattle are just across the fence. Closer inspection and google info confirms your diagnosis. I've got some ideas now for a counter attack!!!

4/15/2008 3:45:23 PM

Fairport,NY

Would Grub-ex 2 weeks before planting kill off the cornseed maggots?

4/16/2008 8:44:21 PM