maggots in root crops

Question

I have what looks like maggots in my radish, turnips, and rutabaga. They chew around the bulb then inside of it. How can I control them before my garden is ruined?

Answer 1

It sounds like what you have is a root maggot problem. There are many species of root maggots so their color may vary from one to another. However, their taste for root crops, like turnips and radishes, is the same. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/root-eating-insects-identifying-vegetable-root-maggots-and-root-maggot-control.htm