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Chafer grubs are a common lawn pest. They aren’t hazardous to humans, nevertheless they can cause considerable damage to lawns. Chafer grubs are the larvae of adult chafer beetles. The beetles themselves are not usually an issue, but it is the grubs which eat away at the roots of grass. A small number of these grubs will not generally affect the lawn, but in large numbers they cause considerable destruction.
There are very few methods of controlling chafer grubs as many pesticides and insecticides are illegal to be used in this way. As chafer grubs can occupy a sizeable area, any damaging pesticides will have a massive impact on the local ecosystem. There are some granular form pesticides which can be used and these are effective at eliminating chafer grub infestations, although they often require several applications. There are also biological ways of managing chafer grubs which use nematodes to deliver a fatal infection to the grubs.
Professional pest control companies can advise you of the best way to control a chafer grub infestation on your lawn. This may include deterrents such as lawn care or using bait traps which attract the adult insects. Over time these traps can significantly reduce the population of chafer grubs, bringing it back to a manageable level.
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