June is when the beetles mate and July is when they typically lay eggs in your lawn's soil, so there's still time to prepare.
Part one of this two-part series, explores the use of beneficial nematodes as a natural option in the fight against the grubs ...
Lawns in Metro Vancouver are still being damaged by European chafer beetles.The problem will again be more noticeable this month as raccoons tear up turf in search of chafer grubs, which are slowly ...
Here’s a guide to the European chafer beetle’s year-round activity and what action you can take. JANUARY-MARCH: Grubs feed on grass roots. Raccoons, skunks and birds tear up turf to find the white ...
Autumn is an ideal time to repair worn-out lawns before winter arrives, and damage caused by seasonal pests is just one thing to look out for. Chafer grubs and leather jackets are a particular problem ...
The heat is on — or was. A Fourth of July weekend with temperatures eclipsing 90 degrees has set into motion all sorts of outdoor activity. Tomato plants are flourishing, pumpkin vines are growing a ...
A new article explains the biology of white grubs, also known as masked chafers, and discusses options for managing them. White grubs, commonly known as masked chafers, are fat, cream-colored, ...