Yes (The pest is a creamy color and moves slowly)
No (The pest is not creamy in color and does not move slowly)
Answer the question above by clicking one of the options above to move on to the next step. The image above is meant to show you what to look for in the insect you are identifying. Answer the question as directed above. If a highlighted portion of the image appears orange this does not mean you look for the color orange. The orange color is just meant to highlight key body parts used for identification.
What Do You Mean Moves Slowly?
Remove the insect from the roots or plant material if possible by shaking or gentle nudging. Once the insect starts moving does it move in a slow manner like a caterpillar or maggot would. A slow moving maggot cannot escape your hand very easily. If it is moving in this manner and matches the coloration described above then select yes. If the insect moves quickly in almost a running or skittering motion like a centipede would then answer no. A fast moving larvae in your hand could likely run out of it. This type will often will run away and burrow straight into the ground to escape.