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I've recently built a compost bin, as I was transferring my compost into the new bin I discovered quite a few larva like worms of some kind. Now I'm a total novice when it comes to this and I'd like to know what they are and how or if I should deal with them. I live in south eastern Louisiana and if anyone knows what these are and what to do about it I'd appreciate it.
Peace,
Randall
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Permalink Reply by Renee Garner on -
looks like a Japanese beetle grub to me!
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Permalink Reply by HOMEGROWN.org on -
And here's the word from HOMEGROWN's Facebook page:
- Melody Leckie That looks like a grub worm.
- Alison Abbott It's a beetle grub, not sure what kind, maybe Junebug. Great chicken food.
- Michelle Wire Its tough to see detail in the pic, but it looked like a horned catepillar to me which are murder on tomato plants. This is a good link to use: http://www.discoverlife.org/20/q?guide=Caterpillars
- Pat Bennett Looks like a "grub" to me. I dig them up while pulling weeds all the time.
- Jeff Jj Moreau Yep looks like a Junebug Grub.
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Permalink Reply by Ro on -
http://www.maine.gov/agriculture/pesticides/gotpests/bugs/grubs.htm
These guys have all three displayed. Looks like it depends on the size.
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Permalink Reply by sue woods on
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I always thought they were the immature June bugs. I am here in Wisconsin. My chickens love these grubs. I always give my chickens the run of the garden for a while before I plant.
Let them in the garden with you while you turn over the dirt and they will dig around and eat these grubs till nightfall and come back for more the next day.. Pretty soon... no more grub problems. :)
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