Taunton Chafer Grub Control

Chafer grubs are a typical lawn pest. They aren’t dangerous to humans, however they can cause severe 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 few of these grubs won’t affect the grass, but in huge numbers they cause extreme damage.

There are very few ways of dealing with chafer grubs as many pesticides and insecticides are illegal to be used in this way. As chafer grubs can occupy a sizeable area, any hazardous pesticides will have an enormous effect on the local environment. There are a few granular form pesticides that can be used and these are effective at getting rid of chafer grub infestations, although they usually need several applications. There are also biological methods of managing chafer grubs which use nematodes to deliver a fatal infection to the grubs.

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