More Bugs

Blister Beetles: distinctive for their black stripes over a yellow-ish body and long antennae. Handle with care as this tiny 1/2 inch bug can cause blisters if you crush them with your hands. They aren't fussy about what they eat.
Help: Spray with Pyola or liquid Rotenone/Pyrethrin
Corn Earworm: prefer sweet corn, but will eat all corns. You'll find the larvae on the silk of the corn. Larvae emerge to feast on the cob.
Help: Nematodes applied to the inner husks will feast on the emerging Earworms. Bulls Eye Spray applied to the silk will help prevent eggs from developing.
Cabbage Maggot: During cool moist periods, cabbage maggots feed on the roots of Cabbage plants. Take a look at your plant. If it appears unhealthy, wilted etc, then you probably have Cabbage Maggots.
Help: Nematodes applied when transplanting will happily feed on the emerging maggots. Apply liberally to the base of the cabbage plants.
Carrot Weevil: Brown headed burrowing larvae. Characteristic brown "tunnels" will appear on the carrots- usually at the top.
Help: Again, Nematodes provide effective relief. Also consider getting a Super Light Insect Barrier to cover the plants with. These barriers can be used to good effect on most plants as well.
Cutworms: If you see plants suddenly toppling over, check their stems. If it appears that the plants have been 'logged' or sawn asunder, then you most likely have cutworms. These caterpillars will ball up when handled, and are a brown, gray color, and just generally ugly looking.
Help: Again, Nematodes are your source of salvation. Apply when transplants are first transferred to your garden.
Stay tuned for more tomorrow.