University of Connecticut Integrated Pest Management Program  

ALL ABOUT WHITE GRUBS

The white grubs found in turfgrass are the immature forms of several kinds of scarab beetles. In high populations they can cause serious damage to lawns and golf courses. Late summer scouting for grubs in the soil below turf is the best way to determine whether treatment is necessary. Any treatment should also be done in late summer, while the grubs are small and susceptible to management and before damage is apparent. ALL ABOUT WHITE GRUBS PHOTOS

Adaptation from article on the IPM Home & Grounds Website.
Originally prepared by Jana Lamboy and Michael Villani. Editing design by M. H. Cowles. All photos provided by NYS Ag. Exp. Station.

From Cornell publication GP7/98 10M/IPM Pub. 412 For copies, contact the Cornell Cooperative Extension office or call the New York State Integrated Pest Management Program at (315) 787-2353.

This information was developed for conditions in the Northeast. Use in other geographical areas may be inappropriate.

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