Wireworm

stumpy · « **on:** April 22, 2009, 18:17 »

Hi all

has anyone got any tips on getting rid of wire worm, without killing off all iv got planted out

Thanks

stumpy

titch · « **Reply #1 on:** April 22, 2009, 19:11 »

i been ahem, disposing of them when i find them

not in a gentle way either

Alfie · « **Reply #2 on:** April 22, 2009, 20:13 »

I don't think there is an easy way.
They are usually found where a grassed area is turned over to cultivation as the grub feeds on grass roots,

Info here http://www.dgsgardening.btinternet.co.uk/wireworm.htm

sunshineband · « **Reply #3 on:** April 22, 2009, 21:08 »

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