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Old 25-08-2011, 04:56 PM posted to rec.gardens
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Default earwigs and corn

On Aug 24, 12:13*pm, Todd wrote:
On 08/24/2011 10:52 AM, Bob F wrote:

Todd wrote:
Hi Guys,


The local earwigs seems to love my corn.


Ever wonder why they're called "EARwigs".


"ear" as is "ears of corn".

Would that be what is sawing off my silks at the top
of the ear?

-T


Dunno... I haven't caught the critter doing it to mine either.

-P