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VINNY Rank attained: Hazel Tree

Joined: 03 Mar 2010 Posts: 3 Location: galway
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Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 7:41 am Post subject: maggots |
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First timer here .I pulled some veg last night only to find maggots had eaten them .What can i do? |
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BlackBird Rank attained: Ash Tree


Joined: 25 Jan 2007 Posts: 227
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Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 11:26 am Post subject: Re: maggots |
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VINNY wrote: | What can i do? |
Vinny, Vinny, start by letting us know the type of veg.  _________________ ______________________________
Gardening Ireland, one plant at a time. |
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VINNY Rank attained: Hazel Tree

Joined: 03 Mar 2010 Posts: 3 Location: galway
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Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2010 8:51 am Post subject: maggots |
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the veg are broccoli, parsnips and carrots |
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michael brenock Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood
Joined: 12 Aug 2008 Posts: 1275 Location: cork
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Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2010 9:23 pm Post subject: |
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hi vinny. Only two types of maggots attack a broad range of vegetables wireworms and leatherjackets, mostly underground or at ground level. Cut worms attack a broad range of crops usually at soil level and at night. Slugs and snails attack literally every crop usually above ground level. it should be possible to identify the responsible pest by noting the type and location of the damage.
michael brenock horticultural advisor (retired) |
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VINNY Rank attained: Hazel Tree

Joined: 03 Mar 2010 Posts: 3 Location: galway
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Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2010 7:49 pm Post subject: maggots |
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the maggots are just below the soil level |
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