Strawberries without worms

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    I would like information how to grow strawberries without worms inside the berries,or get rid of the worms from the strawberries after it's been grown. Thank you joel
     
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    Worms are a sign of a healthy soil. Do you have mulch down? The worms will likely avoid them if it means they have to be exposed on top of mulch away from protective soil.
     
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    Do you actually have worms in the berries?
     
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    I am trying to grow large quantities of strawberries without worms in them, strawberries have tiny worms in them, not visible to the naked eye I am looking for product that will not allow them to enter into the berries. Thank you joel
     
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    Don't want worms, do planters.
     
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    thank you, I am trying to grow large quantities of strawberries, could you explain to me why planters wouldn't would not be any worms. Thank you Joel
     
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    Unless the worms come from the earth, I don't see how these invisible worms you speak of, blow like the wind and burrow into strawberries. I have yet to hear of such worms that are tiny and invisible to the eye, that harm us. If you don't see them, and cannot document any harm by these invisible worms, why are you worried? Not to be sarcastic, I am just not familiar with these worms you are referencing. Do you have any references to them?
     
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    I have never heard of worms in strawberries. Have you actually seen them.?
     

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