Here’s how to manage these voracious invasive pests.
Above: Purdue Extension photo depicts raster patterns of several species of white grub larvae. Photo from Purdue Extension publication E-271-W. One issue that homeowners occasionally have to deal with ...
If your lawn is starting to look a little patchy, you may have a grub problem lurking below the surface. “Grubs are the larval stage of scarab beetles,” says Daniel Potter, PhD, professor emeritus, ...
Grub damage versus fungus problems can look similar, but there are a few ways to determine if the unsightly dead patches of grass are caused by the presence of grubs or fungal disease. Grubs are the ...
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Grubs are the larval stage of beetles, a younger form before metamorphosis to adult stage. Because they feed on roots of grasses and plants, discovering ...
Q: I found grubs in my vegetable bed recently. How do I treat them, and how fast do they multiply? A: You may not need to worry about them. Several species of grubs in the scarab family — the group to ...
This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Three things happen when you plant a garden. You meet your neighbors, ...
What is less lovely than a summer blossom? The sight of a Japanese beetle on that blossom, shiny as an oil slick. “We’re hearing quite a few reports about the beetles this year,” according to Sharon ...
Coconut rhinoceros beetle grubs have been found at a residence in Waikoloa Village on Hawaii Island, the state Department of Agriculture announced Friday. It is the first discovery of the invasive ...