what is this big larvae in dirt around poatoes?

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taranne rio rancho, NM(Zone 7a) May 31, 2010

Hi everyone. I found a large larvae-type bug in the dirt around my potatoes. They're gray in color and about half an inch or larger in size. It's my first time growing potatoes and so I have no clue what it is. If anyone knows could you also tell me what, if anything, I can do about them? preferably something organic. Thanks so much

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stephanietx Fort Worth, TX(Zone 8a) May 31, 2010

Can you post a picture?

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Ret_Sgt_Yates Sparta , TN(Zone 7a) Jun 01, 2010

I haven't seen it. but sounds like a tater bug larvae but more than likey it's a grub try my Bug spray posted Bug-Be-Gone. grubs don't like it at all nor do much of any thing else as far as that goes LOL

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cyclops101 Wakefield, RI Jun 02, 2010

Difficult to say without a picture but it may be a cutworm. They are usually gray or brown about 3/4-1.5 inches long and kind if shiny. They feed on roots and stems of plants at night and hide just under the soil during the day. Look up cutworms on the internet and you will surely find photos.

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