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Pest problem on Allotment

Hi i have found alot of orangey, thin worm like things which have loads of legs like a centerpede but, shorter, they are in the soil amongst Potatoes and even though they don't seem to have affected them? i just want to know what they are please? thanks

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  • LeggiLeggi Posts: 489

    Wireworms probably, although they usually eat the potatoes.

  • LeggiLeggi Posts: 489

    Loads of legs would suggest they're not wireworm. I should learn to read properly image

  • marshmellomarshmello Posts: 683

    These are called geophilomorph centipedes. Nothing to worry about and don't touch anything at the allotment - I've got loads myself in the soil.

  • connie77connie77 Posts: 151

    Thanks everyone for clearing up that problem for me image

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