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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#1 Comment By markaz On 07/07/2011 @ 7:24 pm

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#2 Comment By markaz On 07/08/2011 @ 8:10 am

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#3 Comment By Nikki On 07/08/2011 @ 9:21 am

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