Q.Fine, Little White Worms in the Roots of My Pepper Plants
The plants had ants all over them and the leaves were starting to turn yellow. I dug one up and found tiny, little worms in the root system. What are they, and how can I get rid of them? I have my plants in the greenhouse in raised beds.
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This article may also help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/garden-symphylan-small-white-worm-like-bugs-in-the-soil.htm
Should have included this as well: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/root-eating-insects-identifying-vegetable-root-maggots-and-root-maggot-control.htm
May want to check this out. I read this recently: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/root-maggots.htm