How do I get rid of chafer grubs in my lawn?
How do I get rid of chafer grubs in my lawn?
The only way to deal with Chafer Grubs in your lawn is to kill them by applying a product called Nemasys Chafer Grub Killer. This product contains microscopic worms called Entomopathogenic Nematodes which prey on Chafer Grubs, infecting them with a fatal bacteria.
How do I know if my lawn has chafer grubs?
Chafer grubs can be found in the soil under the loose turf. They have stout white bodies curved in a C shape, light brown heads, with three pairs of legs at the head end. They are bigger than the adult beetles and, if straightened out, can be up to 18mm (almost ¾in) long.
What do chafer grubs turn into?
When the chafer grub has built up enough food reserves it grows a hard shell and transforms into a pupa. This usually happens in the spring as the soil is warming. It stays in this phase for around 4 weeks whilst the body of the insect is broken down and rebuilt into an adult beetle.
Are chafer grubs bad?
Chafer Grubs are the larvae of the Chafer Beetle and can cause severe damage to lawns or any grassed area. The small brown Chafer Beetle only survives for 2-3 weeks once reaching maturity and are harmless as they don’t cause any damage to your beloved lawn.
When should I treat my lawn for chafer grubs?
Chafer Grub killer can be applied from late July until October. Soil temperatures are not high enough in spring for the nematodes to be active. Nematodes are specific to the pest concerned therefore safe for the user, children, pets, wildlife and the environment.
Do chafer grubs go away?
How long do chafer grubs live? Chafer grubs can live and feed in your lawn’s soil for up to 4 or 5 years if left untreated. They will continue to pupate over winter and hatch into adults in the spring.
How deep do chafer grubs go?
A Chafer grubs live just below the surface. They have a creamy white body curved in a permanent C-shape, with a brown head and six legs. The two species that commonly affect lawns grow to about 20mm long, but others can reach 40mm.
Do Chafer grubs go away?
