What is white grub?
White grubs are the larva of certain scarab beetles, such as June bugs, European Chafer and others. The larva feed on roots of grass or various plants, depending on the species. In a healthy lawn, having up to 4 or 5 per square foot is normal. However, once the number of grub exceeds 10 or even 20 per square foot, the lawn is considered infested, and the grass gets severely damaged or destroyed by having it’s roots eaten. The lawn then turns yellow and feels spongy when we walk on it. Raccoons, skunks and birds tear up an infested turf to find the white larvae.
