If You Find Skunks in Your Yard You Might Have Grubs
July 31st, 2010Grubs pose no risk to people, but they can damage your lawn. Do not be scared of grubs because they can easily be sloughed off. The most important thing for you to do is to monitor your lawn for unusual scenarios so that you will know exactly when to get rid of your uninvited guests.
So where do grubs come from anyway? Grubs are whitish in color, with dark, yellowish-brown heads and have three pairs of legs. They usually grow from 1 centimeter to 3 centimeters long and they are the larval stage of various insects such as Japanese Beetles, European Chafers or June Bugs. The eggs of the adult beetles hatch into small grubs near the end of July until the beginning part of September.
In the fall when the grubs have grown larger they consume large amounts of roots, and that is when grubs become destructive to your lawn and if not controlled or eliminated, they will become an infestation in your garden. You will not easily spot them at first because they hide about 12 inches beneath the soil surface to protect themselves from the snowy winter.
What is the most obvious sign for you to watch out for to determine if your garden is ravaged by terrible grubs? Skunks or raccoons may show up in your lawn to hunt for grubs so keep an eye out for them. Get a professional’s advice and educate yourself of their lawn treatment programs such as chemical, biological and organic lawn maintenance programs.
Always be on the lookout for critters in your lawn so that you can make a determination whether or not your garden is in danger from grubs attack. Be persistent in controlling these bugs so your garden will remain radiant throughout the efflorescence season.
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