Whitehaven Chafer Grub Control

Chafer grubs are a regular lawn pest. They aren’t harmful to humans, nevertheless they can cause significant damage to grass. Chafer grubs are the larvae of adult chafer beetles. The beetles themselves are not usually a problem, but it is the grubs which eat away at the roots of grass. A few of these grubs will not generally affect the grass, but in large numbers they cause significant destruction.

There are few methods of controlling chafer grubs as many pesticides and insecticides are illegal to be used in this way. As chafer grubs can occupy a big area, any hazardous pesticides will have a huge effect 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 ways of managing chafer grubs which use nematodes to deliver a fatal bacterial infection to the grubs.

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