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