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Eelworms are microscopic pest - Nematodes - and not
normally seen. In the case of the Strawberry Eelworm there is normally
an elongation of the stems and or leaf stalks with red colouring, or may
be stumpy short and thick. There is no treatment for eelworm, so dig up
the infected plants and burn. Do not compost.
The reddening symptoms should not be confused with a disease of
strawberries - Red Core - which is a fungal disease - not a pest.
Any doubt about the symptoms - appearance - should
involve the burning off the plant affected, with no further planting in
the area for at least 5 years.
It is also thought that Oat Straw can be a carrier of
Strawberry Eelworm. Always use wheat straw. |
