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Grubs in Lawn: Identification, Treatment & More - Fantastic Gardeners
16.11.2023 - 11:07 / blog.fantasticgardeners.co.uk
Lawn grubs, also called larvae, are the immature stage of insects found in your lawn. These tiny creatures can wreck your garden as they tunnel through the soil, feeding on vital soil nutrients. Typically, the summer months are when lawn grubs are most prevalent, as adult insects emerge to mate and lay eggs in the soil. Within a few weeks, the eggs hatch, and the hungry grubs begin their destructive feeding frenzy on your precious lawn.
When it comes to lawn grubs, chafer grubs are the most common type you’ll encounter. Don’t worry, though, because we’re here to help you eliminate them and prevent further damage. But before we get into the solutions, let us provide you with some valuable information about these troublesome pests.
Belonging to the Scarabaeidae family, which includes dung beetles and chafers, chafer beetles boast a diverse representation of over 80 species in Britain.
Chafer grubs are the larvae of chafer beetles that reside in the soil. Their feeding habits depend on the specific chafer species: some eat decaying plant material, while others feed on plant roots. Certain chafer species that do not threaten gardens can be found in borders and compost heaps. However, others that target grass roots can harm lawns.
While many of the chafer beetles species are rare or localised in occurrence, many are dung feeders. They play a crucial role in dung decomposition and disposal. These species specialise in decomposing organic matter, others mainly target plant roots, and only a few are capable of damage in gardens.
Chafer grubs tend to inhabit lawns, especially those with ample thatch. They thrive on sparse lawns that provide sufficient space to burrow into the soil. Lawns that receive regular dethatching,
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