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My corn is growing GREAT -- the ears are forming and it looks like I'll have super crop. I'm checking every day for bugs and, so far so good, but I have noticed a ladybug on two of the plants. I know ladybugs take care of undesirable insects but will they damage my corn? I've left them on the plants and haven't knocked them off.
LOL, well, one of them looked awfully chubby today. Maybe she's preggers, hahahahahaha!
Seriously, I have a lot of ladybugs around. I've seen them on my rosebushes and fruit trees, too. I think I can thank the little darlings for not having ANY pest problems with my veggie garden. Nothing has nibbled my lettuce, tomatoes, canteloupe or zucchini, surprisingly enough.
Usually, I plant marigolds around the veggie patch to thwart bugs but I got such a late start this year -- and the really hot weather hit us so early -- that I didn't have a chance. I'm glad the ladybugs seem to be doing the job!
Thanks, y'all! I've always loved ladybugs -- I think they're adorable. The ladybug facts link was really neat, nitram!
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