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Home > Soil Insects > Wireworms

Wireworms

Description

  • damaging species generally are 1/4 to 1/2 inches long
  • cylindrical and elongate in shape
  • smooth, shiny and hard-bodied
  • color varies from yellow and brownish
  • larvae of click beetles
  • may cause severe damage to vegetables

Damage

  • bore into large roots, stems and tubers
  • yield and quality may be reduced
  • wireworms attack virtually every vegetable crop
  • damage to planted seeds and roots
  • may result in poor stands or complete loss
  • crop rotation may help control them

 

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