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Wire-worms

Before using mould for potting purposes it is advisableto examine it carefully and pick out any Wire-worms that are in it. For the border the best traps are small potatoes with a hole cut in them, bur...

Gardening for the Millions November 11, 2026 1 min read 2,805 views
Before using mould for potting purposes it is advisableto examine it carefully and pick out any Wire-worms that are in it.
For the border the best traps are small potatoes with a hole cut in
them, buried at intervals just beneath the surface of the soil.

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