Wireworms are often found in patches within a field. Wireworms are not particularly mobile, moving just 9 centimeters —about 3.5 inches — a year.

The economic stakes are high. Potato News Today pointed out that some estimates suggest wireworm damage could increase by 20-30% in affected regions over the next decade if left unchecked.

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