Hello, I am hoping you can help me identify this bug that is invading my garden. It is in my soil, and thousands are attached to my vegetables. I have taken them to the local nursery, but no help. Thank you. These bugs are in my soil, wet or dry, it doesn’t matter, attacking my vegetables.
Marlene
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Hi Marlene,
It looks like you’ve got millipedes in your garden. Fortunately, there are some easy ways you can get rid of them. Often, they aren’t a problem in gardens and can be beneficial, but if the conditions are right, they can chew on soft-stemmed plants, too. Two of the best ways to kill them without toxic chemicals are diatomaceous earth and boric acid.
I hope that helps!
Dr. Bolton, PhD
