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Root pest?

Last post 03-10-2011 10:15 AM by Christopher. 2 replies.

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  • 01/10/2011 04:24 PM
    • Christopher
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    Can anyone identify this worm/grub? masses of them just below the soil round a Geranium ..Pest

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  • 03/10/2011 08:02 AM
    • Pesty
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    Biblionid fly larva - (most common species is St Marks fly) - feed on decaying organic matter - so not a pest, a sign that there is a lot of rotting veg matter in the area.

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  • 03/10/2011 10:15 AM
    • Christopher
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    Thank you.