Pests are simply one of several forces out to damage your corn. Should you be worried? It is possible, depends on how intense your worries are. There are a variety of pests that will threaten the growth and development of the corn. Many are infestation of parasitic insects and other tend to be non-parasitic insects. Are you looking for a natural way to protect corn from pests? Do insects or animals that eat or otherwise damage your corn crop cause you trouble? No matter what you do, bugs will eat your corn leaves. These nasty insects are a real threat to our garden this year. Does that mean we have to prepare ourselves for an onslaught of bugs? I don’t think so. There is a way to protect our corn from bug attacks using natural pesticides.

Natural Pesticide For Corn

Papaya Leaf Bug Spray for Corn

You might have noticed a few papaya trees growing in your garden or vegetable patch. These tropical fruit trees are popular because they provide a great source of vitamins and nutrients, but many people don’t know that their leaves are also effective against pests like corn borers and aphids. Papaya leaves are rich in protein-digesting enzymes that kill insects when they come into direct contact with their bodies. They’re not toxic to humans, so you can use them on fruits and vegetables without worrying about negative effects on your health or the quality of your crops.

To make an organic pesticide spray using papaya leaves:

• Harvest several fresh papaya leaves from one of your trees (or buy them at the supermarket). You will need enough to make one gallon of liquid spray solution.
• Combine all ingredients in a blender until well blended (or grind up fresh plants such as clover or pennyroyal). Store mixture in an airtight container for up to two months before applying directly onto plants!

Prepare to make the spray.

• Check the weather forecast and make sure you have the time to complete this project.
• Gather tools, materials and ingredients:
• a large bowl
• a measuring cup
• a blender or food processor (optional)
• Get as much information as you can about your pest problem, such as how much damage it has caused in past years, if it’s been treated before, what kind of pest it is and how big an area needs to be covered by your natural pesticide spray.

Cut papaya leaves into small pieces.

• Cut the papaya leaves into small pieces using a pair of scissors.
• Use 10 to 15 fresh or dried leaves for every 1-gallon pot of soil and sprinkle evenly over the top of your soil.
• The more you use, the stronger your natural pesticide will be, but make sure not to use too much as it can cause harm to both plants and people!

Boil the papaya leaves in the water.

To make the most of this treatment, you’ll want to follow these steps:

• Use a medium-sized saucepan. A large one will take longer to come to a boil and may be harder to stir.
• Bring the water to a medium-high heat. Do not use a high heat; this will cause the leaves’ oils to burn and smell terrible!
• Keep stirring regularly, especially when the mixture starts bubbling or boiling over (which can happen if your pot is too full). If you don’t keep stirring regularly, things could go downhill fast—so don’t forget about it!

Allow the mixture to cool.

How long the mixture should be left to cool depends on how much liquid you added. If you only added a cup, it should take about 30 minutes for it to cool. To test if the mixture has cooled sufficiently, take a spoonful of corn and drop it into a glass of water. The corn should sink right to the bottom of your glass and remain there. If your mixture is still too hot, allow it more time to cool (but don’t let it sit at room temperature or in an un-air-conditioned place). If this happens, your corn could sprout mold before you can plant it!

Strain the mixture through a sieve to collect the liquid.

• Strain the mixture through a sieve to collect the liquid. In order to get all of the ingredients out, strain your mixture through cheesecloth or a metal sieve (the kind used for canning) into another bowl. This step is crucial because you want as much of the oil in your mixture as possible, and straining will help you achieve that goal without losing any materials that could affect your product’s quality or efficacy.

Let the mixture sit overnight.

The mixture will sit overnight, and you’ll notice that your compost will be bubbling. This is the fermentation process working its magic. Once you see that happening, pour the mixture into a spray bottle and keep it in your fridge for up to a week. Only mix new batches as needed!

Apply the spray to corn plants as needed.

Apply the spray to corn plants as needed. Spray in the morning or evening, not when the sun is highest in the sky.

Spray three or four times per season for severe insect infestation problems and once a week for milder problems. The number of sprays you apply will depend on how badly your plants are infested by pests. If weather conditions are dry, spray more often; conversely, if there’s been extensive rain lately and you’re having trouble getting moisture into your soil, wait until things dry out before spraying again.

Papaya leaves can be used as a natural pesticide for corn plants, because they contain compounds that repel bugs and kill larvae.

Papaya leaves can be used as a natural pesticide for corn plants, because they contain proteolytic enzymes. Proteolytic enzymes are beneficial to plants, as they help protect them from pests. These enzymes are effective against common pests such as corn earworms, corn borers and corn rootworms.