What are these little fellas

Essexboy

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What are these little fellas

28-06-2019, 07:37 PM

Dug some spuds today, a couple had what looks like a small Black millipede about 1to 2 inches long that had burrowed into the potato. Are these Snake millipedes and how can I get rid.
Any information would be gratefully received.
Thanks Guys.
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Jungle Jane

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28-06-2019, 07:53 PM

If they�re snake millipedes it says in this rhs page below that they don�t start the damage,slugs would be the main problem starting the damage,same as when you see woodlice inside strawberries,they only go after fruit that�s already damaged. The black millipede seems to help compost organic matter & are good in the garden,if it is them,have you compared them to a photo on google images to see if it is them?

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