Mansfield Chafer Grub Control

Chafer grubs are a widespread lawn pest. They aren’t hazardous to humans, nevertheless they can cause substantial damage to lawns. Chafer grubs are the larvae of adult chafer beetles. The beetles themselves aren’t usually a problem, but it is the grubs which eat away at the roots of grass. A small number of these grubs will not affect the garden, but in large numbers they cause serious damage.

Additionally, when chafer grubs are present in considerable numbers they could attract other predatory animals such as birds, foxes or badgers, and it’s these animals which often cause severe damage to lawns as they dig it up to consume the grubs. Frequently, it is the signs of these secondary animals having torn up a large area of turf that alerts homeowners to the presence of chafer grubs.

Professional pest control companies can advise you of the best 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 insects. Over time these traps can significantly decrease the population of chafer grubs, bringing it back to a manageable level.