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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…"
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Name this Creature
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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…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by sue woods Jan 26.
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Ro replied to Randall Johnson's discussion 'Name this Creature'"http://www.maine.gov/agriculture/pesticides/gotpests/bugs/grubs.htm
These guys have all three displayed. Looks like it depends on the size."
HOMEGROWN.org replied to Randall Johnson's discussion 'Name this Creature'"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…"
Renee Garner replied to Randall Johnson's discussion 'Name this Creature'"looks like a Japanese beetle grub to me!"
Cornelia replied to Randall Johnson's discussion 'Name this Creature'"I've added the picture you attached here. Good luck!
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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.…See More
Jennifer left a comment for Randall Johnson"Hi, Randall. Welcome to HOMEGROWN! My name is Jennifer, and I'm the flock tender here (site updater and tweaker, feeder and waterer of content), and I’m a fan of Gillian Welch, too—not to mention fried chicken. Mmmm, fried chicken.…"
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- At 12:11pm on September 14, 2012, Jennifer said…
Hi, Randall. Welcome to HOMEGROWN! My name is Jennifer, and I'm the flock tender here (site updater and tweaker, feeder and waterer of content), and I’m a fan of Gillian Welch, too—not to mention fried chicken. Mmmm, fried chicken. I’m so glad you found us and I hope you won’t be shy about sharing photos and stories of all your projects—chicken coop, compost bins, 1969 Beetle, fried chicken (mmmm, fried chicken), and otherwise—in our member blog, The Stew. Elsewhere on HOMEGROWN, you can always find the latest additions to the site at the very top of the homepage, and if you’ve ever got questions, please don't hesitate to leave a comment on my profile page or shoot me a message. I hope you feel right at home!
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