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 ...

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 ...

Above: Purdue Extension photo depicts raster patterns of several species of white grub larvae. Photo from Purdue Extension publication E-271-W. One issue that homeowners occasionally have to deal with ...

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 ...

Lawn grubs are pests that feed on your lawn. Lurking at the roots, grubs can wreak damage before you notice it. Yet if you know how to spot signs of lawn grubs, you can catch them in time. We spoke to ...

Late July and early August is the time of year when grubs in the soil under your lawn begin to emerge and eat the roots of your grass for nourishment. If there are a lot of grubs, they can kill your ...

Grub damage to lawns is a major concern to homeowners this time of year. Similar to drought stress, grub feeding damage appears as brown or tan discolored areas, thinning of grass, and occasionally, ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. White grubs, larvae of scarab beetles, remain underground for most of the year. Grubs feed on plant roots and may attract raccoons or ...

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 ...