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Karen Delahaut |
The seed corn maggot (
Delia platuraorganic) is a perennial pest that attacks the seeds and seedlings of a wide variety of vegetable crops, including corn, beans (kidney, lima, and snap), beets, cabbage, cucumbers, peas, radishes, squash, and turnips. Corn maggots can decimate a crop stand if left untreated and are more of a problem when susceptible crops are planted in succession.
Find out what corn maggots look like, when to scout for them, and how to control them.