Wireworm and Scab problem

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Wireworm and Scab problem
« on: August 22, 2013, 11:36 »
I have just dug up my Maris piper crop and the majority of them have been ruined by wireworm and they are covered in scab. Would they cause a problem if I put them on the compost heap or should I throw them in the bin?

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Re: Wireworm and Scab problem
« Reply #1 on: August 22, 2013, 13:08 »
They should be fine in the compost bin --mine always are  ;)


Wireworms are a real pest, but they are relatively easy to deal with.

1.Just pick them out as you dig
2. 'Plant' pieces of cut potato about three inches down, with a marker stick so you can find them again. Take them up once a week and remove wireworms. Replant in a new position.

Scab is worsened by very limy soil so make sure not to lime where you are going to grow your potatoes next year

Good luck -- I've been there with the wireworm and scab but things are hugely improved now. In fact they were the following season after I attacked them with the 'potato kebab' approach  ;)
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Re: Wireworm and Scab problem
« Reply #2 on: August 22, 2013, 16:21 »
Thankyou, I shall set the bait over the weekend!


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