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Slug_killer

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Eradicating pest in Potatoe.
« on: April 12, 2005, 02:22:41 »
I am just starting to plant potatoes and have noticed I have lots of black millipede looking things with white tummies that curl up into a spiral.

I have been told by a number of people that they attack certain varieties of potatoes including Desiree

What are these little creatures and how do I get rid of them
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tim

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Re: Eradicating pest in Potatoe.
« Reply #1 on: April 12, 2005, 06:46:45 »
Not the least bit millipedy, but do you mean these?
http://www.uri.edu/ce/factsheets/sheets/cutworms.html

Millipedes do curl up, but I've never seen a white tummied one. Are they hard bodied or squidgy?
« Last Edit: April 12, 2005, 06:49:34 by tim »

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Re: Eradicating pest in Potatoe.
« Reply #2 on: April 12, 2005, 07:23:25 »
Dunno its stumped me with white belly.

 

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