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Pests on onions - Help please
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I found this little insect on one of my onions grown from seed. The onion is obviously damaged beyond repair.
Any idea what it is and how I can protect the rest of the crop?
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Afraid I can't see thepicture - click on the green tree icon and follow the instructions
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Looks a bit like a baby lady bug
Marigolds planted in the bed might help a bit - they are "trap" plants and the eel worms might get knocked off that way instead of resorting to pesticides. (Just in case you are tempted).