possible garden pest ?
By Welshpete
United Kingdom 
when disturbing the soil we find worm type creatures milky coffee coloured, that when touched move faster than a worm but not as quick as a centipede. What are they and would they damage veg or flowers? If they do cause damage is there an easy eradication?
P.S. could be millipedes?????
1 Jun, 2014
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Generally the faster moving a creature is, then the more likely it is a friend. After all they need to be quick to catch their prey.
1 Jun, 2014
See no reason to soak roots in marathon Wildlifeb. and surprised you are suggesting if you claim to like wildlife! Agree with Owdb. more likely friend than foe though a photo would help!
1 Jun, 2014
And not a millipede, they are fairly sedentary.
1 Jun, 2014
were they segmented? did they have legs? were they round or flat? how long/fat etc
This will help identify what the creature is. but a photo would be ideal to help identify it.
1 Jun, 2014
Malathion has been withdrawn from sale because of safety issues. I advise you from bitter experience not to go soaking roots in it although it was very effective - sorry Wildlifebalcony.
Also soaking roots won't kill pests that are living in the surrounding soil. And before doing anything about them find out if they are friend or foe.
1 Jun, 2014
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