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Symphillids

Hi All,

I cut my Lana Woolly Pea vetch today and tilled the cover crop.

The soil is beautiful after all the organic matter I added in the fall.

It is amazing the difference when tilling areas with the compost vs. areas
without the compost. 

One problem I have noticed is I have a nice case of Symphillids or
Symphylans in the soil. I presume this is a result of all the fall leaves I
tilled into my patch last year. Most likely I tilled them too deep which
has resulted in this problem.

I know these pests love organic matter and even more they love to feast on
newly emerging root tips.

Has anyone had any experience in dealing with these little creatures! How
much damage can they cause to a pumpkins developing root structure and how
might I best get rid of them or not to worry?

Still searching the books for more information, any advise or thoughts
would be helpful!

Thanks!
Chris A.
Moraga, Calif.
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