Fun Fact Friday – Lawn Pests that Destroy Your Lawn Part I
Fun Fact Friday – White Grubs
White Grubs appear as fat white “worm-like” larvae.
White Grubs have many life cycles throughout the year.
White Grubs are hatched from eggs that are laid in the soil.
In the spring grubs awaken from winter and begin feeding.
White Grubs are immature beetles that like to feed on grass roots, causing extensive damage to the root systems.
In the summer pupae turn into beetles, including Japanese Beetles, which emerge to feed on garden foliage and flowers. Beetles lay eggs in the lawn soon after.
In the fall eggs hatch into new grubs which feed on the grass roots, thereby destroying your lawn. The destructive cycle begins all over again.
It is impossible to see white grubs on the surface since they exist below the blades of grass in the root zone.
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