What does a chafer grub look like?
Chafer grubs are creamy coloured and about 1.5 cm (0.6 inch) in length, have distinctive legs, and are found in the root
systems of plants and lawns. They are often mistaken for vine weevil larvae but chafer grubs have legs whereas vine weevil
larvae do not.
Chafer beetles emerge from the lawn in May/June and lay their eggs in the ground in two weeks. The eggs hatch into grubs
feeding on the grass roots in August and September before burrowing deep into the ground. They then lie dormant deep
in the
soil before moving to the surface in the spring to emerge as beetles again.
If you think you have lawn damage caused by chafer grubs, dig up a small piece of lawn and roots and look for the pest.
There is no chemical control for chafer grubs.
If the chafer's life cycle is not broken re-infestation occurs and the problem gets progressively worse.
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