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gangleshanks Chicago, IL May 18, 2013

hey everyone,
i was turning a patch of soil on one side of our garden (as yet unplanted) and started pulling these larval looking bugs from the ground. their bodies are a translucent clear whitish color with an orangey head.they were burrowed several inches deep in the same pose you see pictured here with a strawberry for scale.

i poked around on a few websites and the closest i think i've come to identifying them is cutworm but i can't be sure since they didn't exqactly match what i was seeing. thanks in advance for the help.

gangleshanks

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pirl (Arlene) Southold, NY(Zone 7a) May 18, 2013

Grubs!

http://testhomes.buffalonews.com/articles/the-ugly-silent-lawn-killers-08042400/

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gangleshanks Chicago, IL May 18, 2013

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Grubs!
http://testhomes.buffalonews.com/articles/the-ugly-silent-lawn-killers-08042400/


thank you , pirl. do you have expeience with ridding your garden of them? do you happen to know in what quantities should their presence be considered a bona fide infestation?

i recall reading that garlic is an effective deterrent. i have garlic scapes in my garden and can move them to where i found the grubs if it will indeed help reduce the grub presence.

thank you again for your reply!
gangleshanks

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pirl (Arlene) Southold, NY(Zone 7a) May 18, 2013

We've only used non-organic products to eliminate grubs. They destroy grass, vegetables, annuals and are a nuisance.

You might want to consult your local Cooperative Extension Service agent and ask their advice. You have quite a huge crop there!

Good luck.

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