what are little worms in the soil?

Question

I have a lot of little white worms in the soil. They are like little pieces of cotton and almost clear. They don’t like being exposed to heat/daylight. I think it’s these little blighters that are eating my vegetables.

Answer 1

There's a good chance it's one of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/garden-symphylan-small-white-worm-like-bugs-in-the-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/root-eating-insects-identifying-vegetable-root-maggots-and-root-maggot-control.htm