Eastleigh Chafer Grub Control

Chafer grubs are a regular grass pest. They aren’t hazardous to humans, but they can cause severe destruction of 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 grass, but in considerable numbers they cause serious damage.

There are few methods of treating chafer grubs as many pesticides and insecticides are illegal to be used in this way. As chafer grubs can inhabit a sizeable area, any hazardous pesticides will have a huge impact on the local ecosystem. There are a few granular form pesticides which you can use and these are effective at eliminating chafer grub infestations, although they often need several applications. Additionally, there are biological ways of handling chafer grubs which use nematodes to deliver a fatal infection to the grubs.

Expert pest control companies can help you with the most effective way to control a chafer grub infestation on your lawn. This might involve deterrents such as lawn care or using bait traps which attract the adult bugs. Over time these traps can significantly reduce the population of chafer grubs, bringing it back to a manageable level.