Hove Chafer Grub Control

Chafer grubs are a common grass pest. They aren’t harmful to humans, however they can cause substantial damage to grass. Chafer grubs are the larvae of adult chafer beetles. The beetles themselves aren’t usually an issue, but it is the grubs which eat away at the roots of grass. A small number of these grubs will not have an effect on the grass, but in huge numbers they cause extreme harm.

Additionally, when chafer grubs are present in large numbers they may attract other predatory animals such as birds, foxes or badgers, and it is these animals which often cause significant damage to lawns as they dig it up to consume the grubs. Usually, it is the signs of these secondary animals having torn up a sizable area of grass that alerts homeowners to the presence of chafer grubs.

Specialist pest control companies can help you with the most effective way to control a chafer grub infestation on your lawn. This might include 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.