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Ants on Corn Tassels: Spinosad for Aphids and Earworms

Ants farm aphids for honeydew and may attack earworms. Mineral oil won't deter ants. Spray ears with spinosad (Captain Jack's Dead Bug Brew) to control both ants and aphids.

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