Successful application of natural pest controls to prevent a 25% loss of a sweet corn crop can increase sales as much as $750/acre for an average harvest of 1,000 dozen ears/acre and an average selling price of $3/dozen, and $2,250/acre in a year of severe infestation when 75% of a crop could be lost. Having worm-free corn increases customer satisfaction and purchasing of other farm market products.

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