Stanmore Chafer Grub Control

Chafer grubs are a common garden pest. They aren’t hazardous to humans, nevertheless they can cause significant 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 few of these grubs won’t affect the garden, but in huge numbers they cause extreme destruction.

There are few options for treating chafer grubs as many pesticides and insecticides are illegal to be used in this way. As chafer grubs can occupy a sizeable area, any harmful pesticides will have a massive impact on the local environment. There are a few granular form pesticides which can be used and these are effective at eliminating chafer grub infestations, although they usually need several applications. Additionally, there are biological methods of controlling chafer grubs which use nematodes to deliver a fatal bacterial infection to the grubs.

Professional pest control companies can advise you of the most effective 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 decrease the population of chafer grubs, bringing it back to a manageable level.