Little White Worms

Question

I was digging on dry soil to plant shrubs and found little white worms. Is it safe for my shrubs?

Answer 1

These could be anything from grubs to whitefly larvae, or even garden symphylans (which is generally more common). This article will help determine if these worms are the ones in question: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/garden-symphylan-small-white-worm-like-bugs-in-the-soil.htm