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Beetgardener
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Strange parasitic worms

I looked at my beets in my garden today and I noticed they had parasitic worms eating their leaves. The worms have orange heads, purple/black bodies, and are about 2 centimeters in length. Does anyone know how I can get rid of them?
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ButterflyLady29
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Your location and a picture would be very helpful.

Hand picking and squishing will eliminate or reduce just about any pest.
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Parasitic worm
Parasitic worm
I am in South Carolina.
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Does it have stripes like the one in this link?
https://www.peanutdocs.ncsu.edu/images/I ... myworm.jpg


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