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Wireworms (I thnk)

Mynx

Mynx Posts: 101

May 2016 in Problem solving

Hi all, I planted out some vegetables yesterday (broccoli, onions, cauliflower and carrot seeds) direct into the soil which I had dug over a couple of days ago. As I planted out, I noticed some little tiny orange looking worms, are these wire worms? If so, is there anything I can do now I have planted the veg, or is it to late?

Many thanks

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Bushman2 Posts: 548

May 2016

Mynx check this link. http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/advice/pests_and_diseases/identifier.shtml?wireworm just copy and paste it into your browser

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Mynx Posts: 101

May 2016

Thanks Bushman, having read the article I am not so sure now that they are wire worms. Will have to take a photo and post on here later.

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BobTheGardener Posts: 11,384

May 2016

Western yellow centipede? Lots of those around here.

http://www.naturespot.org.uk/species/western-yellow-centipede

Centipedes are generally 'goodies' in our soil.

A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
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Mynx Posts: 101

May 2016

Those are the little blighters Bob, thanks very much. I will leave them to play together as they are "goodies" .

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