Spider Mite on Corn
 

Today I noticed that my very neglected greenhouse-grown sweetcorn are
covered with spider mite (the leaves are covered, that is). I've put the
plants outside, as I assume that the outdoor cold will kill off the mites -
is that right?

I'm also assuming that the sweetcorn will still be edible, yes?

Thanks.

In article , Joanne
writes
Today I noticed that my very neglected greenhouse-grown sweetcorn are
covered with spider mite (the leaves are covered, that is). I've put the
plants outside, as I assume that the outdoor cold will kill off the mites -
is that right?

Something does, either cold or wet or predators.

I'm also assuming that the sweetcorn will still be edible, yes?

Yes. Provided you don't use a pesticide on the spider mites, of course!
;-)

--
Kay
"Do not insult the crocodile until you have crossed the river"

"Kay" wrote in message
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In article , Joanne
writes
Today I noticed that my very neglected greenhouse-grown sweetcorn are
covered with spider mite (the leaves are covered, that is). I've put the
plants outside, as I assume that the outdoor cold will kill off the
mites -
is that right?

Make a water based spray using peppermint, cloves and garlic. . It shifts
them very quickly without using chemicals. you need to use it every four
days for 5 or 6 applications as that is the egg hatching cycle.

On Fri, 24 Sep 2004 23:34:13 +0100, "MrBlueSkye"
wrote:


"Kay" wrote in message
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In article , Joanne
writes
Today I noticed that my very neglected greenhouse-grown sweetcorn are
covered with spider mite (the leaves are covered, that is). I've put the
plants outside, as I assume that the outdoor cold will kill off the
mites -
is that right?

Make a water based spray using peppermint, cloves and garlic. . It shifts
them very quickly without using chemicals. you need to use it every four
days for 5 or 6 applications as that is the egg hatching cycle.

Similar comments for soapy water spray. A squirt of Fairy Liquid in a
pump-up or and hand sprayer applied one or twice a week keeps them
well under control.


--
Chris

E-mail: christopher[dot]hogg[at]virgin[dot]net

"Joanne" wrote in message
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Today I noticed that my very neglected greenhouse-grown sweetcorn are
covered with spider mite (the leaves are covered, that is). I've put the
plants outside, as I assume that the outdoor cold will kill off the mites -
is that right?

I'm also assuming that the sweetcorn will still be edible, yes?

Thanks.

One is tempted to say that its preferable to having mites than racoons in your
corn :~))
Jenny

"Martin" wrote in message
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On Sat, 25 Sep 2004 10:54:38 +0200, "JennyC" wrote:


"Joanne" wrote in message
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Today I noticed that my very neglected greenhouse-grown sweetcorn are
covered with spider mite (the leaves are covered, that is). I've put the
plants outside, as I assume that the outdoor cold will kill off the mites -
is that right?

I'm also assuming that the sweetcorn will still be edible, yes?

Thanks.

One is tempted to say that its preferable to having mites than racoons in
your
corn :~))

along with bats in the belfry and bees in your bonnet. :O)
Martin

How did you know I have both of the above ?
Jenny '~)