Hi All

I am a very newbie gardener from Cheshire. I decided to try & grow some courgette and pumpkin for the first time this year. I grew them from seeds in a propagator, but very soon after I planted them out, they all started to wilt & die.

I pulled one of the stems up today & found a small hole in it, at about soil level.

When I looked in the whole, I found lots of tiny grubs. I have no idea what they are or how to stop them.

I have a few more seedlings on my window sill waiting to be planted out, but I'm afraid they''ll be munched too!

Does anyone know what these are or how to stop them?

I've taken a picture of them too - ImageShack® - Online Photo and Video Hosting

I've done a search on the forum & I've seen mention of squash bugs & borers, but they all sound like they are endemic to the states?