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Gardening Know How Questions & Answers - https://questions.gardeningknowhow.comWe have found a white worm in the root of a runner bean plant. There are several plants which look a bit “sad” with leaves pale and yellow. I have read about diatomaceous earth to treat. What would you recommend please?
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1 Comment To "What are white worms in roots"
#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 06/25/2015 @ 12:45 am
It does sound like you have encountered the root maggot.
Here is a link with more information.
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