I was up early one October morning, just after sunrise. I opened the back door to let the dog outside and was shocked by what I saw. The grass was all torn up—like some kind of grass massacre (see ...

Grubs are the larvae of scarab beetles, and can damage grasses and lawns by feeing on stems and leaves. Dry, patchy grass with no solution and animals digging in the grass are telltale signs of an ...

If you have ever had grubs in your yard or flowerbeds you know that they can cause quite a bit of damage. White grubs, sometimes referred to as grub worms, are the larval stage of Junebugs or June ...

Grubs are beetle larvae that feed on roots and cause damage to lawns and gardens. To prevent and manage grubs, monitor your lawn for signs like spongy turf and apply treatments such as beneficial ...

Drought-damage aside, if your lawn is looking torn-up lately with holes everywhere, it’s likely infested with beetle grubs. Grubs are fat, creamy-white, worm-like larvae that curl up in a C-shape ...

Have you noticed brown patches of dead grass in your lawn? Are there small, C-shaped larvae lurking beneath the surface? A severe grub infestation can take its toll on your landscape. Grubs are the ...

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 ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. We all know about common household pests, like mice, ants and mosquitoes. But there’s another pest lurking beneath the soil — white ...

White grubs, larvae of scarab beetles, remain underground for most of the year. Grubs feed on plant roots and may attract raccoons or skunks that dig up lawns. Detection requires digging; pest control ...