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XGAPEACH wrote:
I have tons and tons of millipedes. Yes, it's been a little wet...Yes, I have a lot of mulch. But YUCK! I can take a few, but they've taken over. Some have also moved north on my plants and have congregated at a stem intersection in GROUPS. I can't take it.
I've tried to find as much info as possible. i understand they aren't harmful, but I truly would like to either get rid of them or thin them out. I've been told they are part of the "circle of life" of the garden, but I liked Simba in the Lion King...this Circle of Life grosses me out.
Anyone have any ideas how to get rid of them or thin them out? Something besides picking them out by hand? I was thinking of raking all of the old mulch and putting in new. Thoughts? Experiences? Golden nuggets?

Thanks, all. I really rely on my Dave's Garden friends for answers.

XGAPEACH