Journal of Applied Entomology, 112, 359-365. Adults of most species aremost common in May and June, hence their common name. They feed on the roots of turfgrass and other plants, destroying the plants ability to absorb and transport water and nutrients. The European Chafer grubs are distinguished from other white grubs by the "Y"-shaped anal slit and by the parallel rows of spines on their raster. North Carolina Corn Information. Additionally, egg-laying and the subsequent larval damage is often concentrated a short distance (within 300 feet) from individual trees or tree lines from the trees where adults feed. Plump white body; Chafer grubs, like most lawn grubs, are eaten by foxes, badgers and a variety of birds including magpies and jackdaws. White grub damage usually occurs in patches within a field because of the female’s elevation and soil type preferences. The potential for damage increases when larvae reach surface soils early with respect to corn root development. May beetles primarily feed on leaves. There are lots of ways you can get rid of these pests, from using a natural method to using a pesticide. Often, the dominant brood and its resulting feeding damage can be predicted and more efficiently monitored and managed. Masked chafer grubs have a chestnut-colored (reddish-brown) head, and Japanese beetle grubs have a tan-colored (yellowish-brown) head. If corn or small grains are present, every effort should be made to keep the field free of grass and weed growth to reduce the number of beetle eggs laid. To prevent grubs, use residual lifespan of insecticides that we apply to the turf. Once they become a bit bigger, white grubs will feed on grassroots, as well as roots of vegetables and flowers. These types of fields have a higher probability of economically benefiting from an insecticide application. Scarabaeiform larvae are commonly called grubs. The likely explanation is the grass is being destroyed by hungry, thriving grub worms living below the surface of the lawn. White grubs can’t tolerate freezing temperatures. First it helps to know what type of grub is in the lawn. Although white grubs can be a problem every year, the most serious damage occurs in regular three year cycles. They are white, plump, grow to about 3cm in size, have three pairs of legs and a small orange head. 2). Try to find the right balance between watering your lawn so it … Grub worms are one of the most common pests that invade vegetable gardens. In the third spring, third instar white grubs return to the upper soil layer to feed. pp. It can be difficult diagnose white grub damage, since it can often appear as other lawn issues. Figure 4. •White grubs are the larval stage of scarab beetles. These larvae will usually be curved or C-shaped, and sometimes hairy, with a well-developed head capsule. Journal of the Kansas Entomological Society, 58(2), 202-206. Description. Photograph by Jim Kalisch, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The most common in the PNW are A. granaris, a European species, and A. pardalis, a west coast species.Other white grubs found in the PNW are larvae of May or June beetles, (Polyphaga spp. Feeding by these maturing, third-year grubs is less aggressive and seldom results in economic damage. A late-summer sample, taken to a shallow depth in the soil, can predict potential economic damage in the following year’s crop, while providing the maximum lead time for management decisions. Heavy white grub … Several other species, such as May beetles and June beetles, are also present but usually in low numbers. True white grubs are the larvae of May beetles (also called June Beetles) found in the genus Phyllophaga, of which there are over 100 different species. White Curl Grubs can be responsible for a lot of damage occurring to all lawn types as they feed on the roots of the grass.. The Japanese beetle produces white grubs. The European Chafer grubs are distinguished from other white grubs by the "Y"-shaped anal slit and by the parallel rows of spines on their raster. Other chafer species besides the masked chafer beetles (like the European chafer) also lead to white grub infestations and can establish in lawns beyond the state’s borders. White grubs are pudgy, off-white larvae with a brown head and typically are bent in the shape of the letter "C." Full-grown length varies from 3/4 to 1 inch. This is why we recommend Acelepryn GR . These symptoms can easily be confused with moisture stress during the early stages of corn decline, particularly in the lighter soils where infestations most often occur. Hi, my name is: White Curl Grub (cockchafer in the southern states) Describe yourself: Well, I’m white and, as my name suggests, kinda curly (more C shaped to be precise) with three pairs of legs during my destructive juvenile stage. Crop Protection, 39, 57-62. White grubs use their strong chewing mouthparts to feed on the root hairs and lateral roots of grasses, corn, soybeans and other crops (Figure 9). What curl grubs feed on? (2015). Sweetman, H.L. Milky spore can infect the larvae of Phyllophaga species but other bacteria are likely more important. The adults mate in the evening and, at dawn, females return to the ground to deposit 15 to 20 eggs, 1 to 8 inches deep in the soil. There are plenty of pest controls available on the market. J.A. Journal of Economic Entomology, 70(6), 794-796. The same process occurs as the insect transitions to the pupa and adult stage. 1979. 1991. Biocontrol Science and Technology, 25(11), 1,221-1,232. Ecology, 12(2), 401-422. (1973). Eventually, these lawn pests become beetles. 0 . That may require digging down into the lawn to identify the grubs. Though we cannot provide you with a definitive species, this is definitely the grub of a Scarab Beetle. If this has happened in your lawn, there is good news. If you see any of these animals lingering suspiciously on your lawn and looking for food, it might be time to give us a call! Farmers’ bulletin (143). Larvae hatch the same summer. Journal of Economic Entomology, 87, 220-222. (2006). U.S. Department of Agriculture Technical Bulletin (No. You need grubs about 8 to 10 grubs per square foot before you would really achieve damage. There are no rescue treatments labeled for economic white grub infestations. Corn planted into fields that have recently been pasture, CRP or other sod situations, often see high populations of true white grubs. Photograph by John L. Capinera, University of Florida. Glogoza, P.A., Weiss, M.J., & Rao, M.B. A sampling plan for studies on the population dynamics of white grubs, Phyllophaga spp. Itappears that many species in Oklahoma have two-year lifecycles. Adults: May beetles are about 12 to 25 mm long. Extension is expanding its online education and resources to adapt to COVID-19 restrictions. The presence of weeds or other non-crop root biomass within a field may reduce feeding injury to crop roots. Metcalf RL, Metcalf RA. The grubs of economic importance in North Carolina are those of the Japanese beetle, the green June beetle, the southern masked chafer, the northern masked chafer, and the Asiatic garden beetle. Figure 2. The May or June beetles (genus. Japanese Beetle: The adult Japanese beetle is about … Preliminary report on the physical ecology of certain Phyllohaga (Scarabaeidae: Coleoptera). Inoculating the soil with bacterial spores of Bacillus popilliae Dutky and Bacillus lentimorbus Dutky aids in reducing populations. Trapping Phyllophaga spp. Common names for some of the specific types of white grubs include May or June beetles, chafers and dung beetles. At dusk, May beetles seek out nearby food plants – in most cases deciduous trees – where they feed on leaves. Robbins P.S., Alm, S.R., Armstrong C.D., et al. Luginbill, P. & Painter, H.R. I’ll admit it, I’m a little bit fat, I grow to about 25 – 30mm in length, and am often confused with the Aussie ‘witchetty grub’. (1965). Types of Beetle Larva that Damage Lawns. (1994). Strong chewing mandibles and other mouthparts are readily visible on larger larvae. Some species, including P. implicita, prefer cottonwood, willows, ash and maple trees. Figure 3. (1977). As soils warm to the upper 50s in the spring, the overwintered adult emerges from the soil. The belowground damage to small lateral roots can go unnoticed until the nutrient and water demands of growing corn plants increase. The head and three pairs of legs are prominent on the fleshy C-shaped white grubs. The grub is about 3/4" long, grayish white with a brown head and six legs. The earliest damage will appear as patches of turf which seem to be dying off with an appearance of the drying out of the lawn’s leaf. Historically, localized, severe outbreak infestations of Phyllophaga, or true white grubs, have occurred in Midwestern states, including areas of Minnesota. (1953). White grubs are the larvae of various beetles that feed on the fibrous roots of turf grass, causing your lawn to grow brown spots. They all roughly look the same: Off white or dirty white in color with brown heads. Within a species and geographic region, one brood in the three-year cycle tends to dominate in a region and its larvae are the ones producing significant stand losses during their second spring. Some of these caterpillars may have stripped bodies or have interesting camouflage markings. Some fields experience recurring white grub problems. The greatest amount of damage occurs as the larvae move near the soil surface to feed on the roots of the plants. 241. Natural enemies that control these white grubs include parasitic wasps and flies in the genera Tiphia and Myzinum (Hymenoptera: Tiphiidae), and Pelecinus polyturator Drury (Hymenoptera: Pelecinidae), and the fly, Pyrgota undata (Diptera: Pyrgotidae). The beetles lay their eggs in well irrigated lawns in July. Grubs found indoors may be the larvae of Indian meal moths, houseflies or fungus gnats. Spiders, mites, predatory or parasitic beetles, wasps and flies have been documented as larval enemies. The beetles overwinter in the soil, emerging the following year in May or June when feeding, mating, and egg-laying take place. Journal of Economic Entomology, 91(2), 457-463. These grubs then form oval earthen cells and pupate. More typically, the beetles don’t cause significant damage to trees. To control white grubs in your fields, you can plow in early fall or late spring as this kills numerous pupae, grubs and adults in the soil. Unlike the true white grubs, these species have single-year life cycles. How Natural Predators Kill Lawn Grubs Biological predators, like birds, raccoons, moles and more, are an option when it comes to grub … It also feeds on the roots of various shrubs and ornamental plants. These species can prefer different adult hosts and larval habitats. Guppy, J.C., & Harcourt, D.G. You will also need tweezers or forceps to hold your specimen still. In the late stages, white curl grubs tend to cause the most damage to lawns and garden beds as this is the time when they’re feeding the most. ).Adult aphodius a re small (2.2 mm by 4.9 mm), shiny black, … During this first summer, the larvae feed and molt from the first to second instar. Grubs tend to be slow or sluggish. The common life cycle of the more destructive and abundant of these beetles extends over three years. 126-128. Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co. Dubuque, Iowa. They feed on organic matter and find the roots of numerous plants, including corn, suitable hosts. The grub changes into the pupa, which is the resting stage, and the pupa then changes into the adult beetle. Most can be found in the top three to four inches of soil and grass roots. Cancelado (Eds.) The typical life cycle for the white grubs attacking corn takes three years, but cycles of two and, more rarely, four years have also been reported. After mating, female beetles dig 2 to 5 inches into the soil to lay eggs. Regents of the University of Minnesota. White grubs is a general name for the larval stage of beetles in the family Scarabaeidae, order Coleoptera, that feed on the roots of turf. Ives, W.G.H., & Warren, G.L. They bear thoracic legs but lack abdominal prolegs. May beetles are active at night and attracted to lights. First it helps to know what type of grub is in the lawn. Fall soil sampling method for predicting spring infestation of white grubs (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) in corn and the benefits of clothianidin seed treatment in Virginia. The larval stage damages crops. The year following heavy flights of May beetles, planting corn or potatoes should be avoided in fields that were previously under sod or grass. Phyllophaga larvae and other larvae of the family Scarabaeidae are often referred to as white grubs, including larvae of the Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica Newman), annual white grubs (Cyclocephala spp. Since the early 2000s, the widespread use of seed-applied insecticides and increased use of at-plant rootworm insecticides has likely minimized economic white grub infestations in corn. The small, non-damaging manure grubs, Aphodius spp. Hutchison & R.E. White Curl Grubs can be responsible for a lot of damage occurring to all lawn types as they feed on the roots of the grass.. Rivers, R.L., Pike, K.S., & Mayo, Z.B. Oregon State Monograph Studies in Entomology 4: 1-219. White grubs. This first year of feeding doesn’t cause significant crop injury. A pyrgotid fly, a natural enemy of white grubs, Phyllophaga spp. No-tillage or reduced tillage crop management encourages grub populations. Since the adults are attracted to trees to feed, they tend to lay most eggs in the higher portions of sod near wooded areas. The fan-like lamellate antennae tips are flattened and layered; this antenna type is characteristic of the scarab family of beetles. Other types of common lawn grubs around the United States include the larvae of the May and June beetles, green June beetle and the black turfgrass ataenius. 1951. So how do you fix it? They avoid laying eggs in dry lawns because the grubs do not survive well if the soil is dry, according to Michigan State University. (1998). The grub is about 3/4" long, grayish white with a brown head and six legs. (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae). White Grubs One of the cards in our Greenbug Education Program. They often have a suitable combination of vegetation (trees) suitable for adult congregation and feeding, and soil factors suitable for egg-laying and larval survival. The Japanese beetle produces white grubs. This is why, in general, insurance insecticide applications aren’t likely to provide economic benefit. Luhman, J. You will be looking at the rastral patterns on the grub, located on the underside right above the anus. Relatively weak fliers, they often move with the wind when locating areas to lay eggs. To control white grubs in your fields, you can plow in early fall or late spring as this kills numerous pupae, grubs and adults in the soil. Some types of caterpillars have soft smooth colorful bodies that can be green, black, orange, or white. Jackson, T.A., & Klein, M.G. There are more than 200 Phyllophaga species native and endemic to various parts of the United States and Canada, relatively few of these are known crop pests. 1966. White grubs are the immature forms of scarab beetles, or the well-known May-June beetles, masked chafers and Japanese beetles. Grubs, the term given to larvae of scarab beetles, are frequently found feeding on the roots of turf and pasture grasses. Figure 2. During the years of heavy May beetle infestation, deep-rooted legumes, such as alfalfa or clovers, should be planted. Radcliffe, W.D. Photograph by John L. Capinera, University of Florida. They have a brown head and six well-developed legs. In Minnesota, larvae of the genus Phyllophaga (Harris, Figure 1) are the scarabs most often associated with damage to corn root systems. Cases of economic damage are relatively rare and, when they occur, are often spotty within infested fields. The insects progress through the egg, several immature (larva) stages, and a non-feeding intermediate (pupa) stage to the adult stage. Eggs: Eggs are usually 1.5 to 3 mm in diameter and found encased in soil aggregates. African black beetle larvae is creamy-white, except for their light brown head, and grow up to 25mm in length. These pests can be controlled, and your lawn can be restored back to its healthy state by getting rid of grub … Other fungal, bacterial and nematode entomopathogens (insect diseases) produce equally deadly but less dramatic symptoms (Figure 8). While some grubs rarely feed on corn and soybean seedlings, others may do so for parts of one or more seasons. If you are not familiar with them, they are those white or gray little creatures that munch up the roots of your vegetable plants. The larvae of many scarab beetle species are often collectively referred to as white grubs – Phyllophaga, several species (spp. Tashiro H. 1973. (2009). Lawn grubs are white, c shaped, have 3 pairs of legs and brown heads. Does it look like a grub? Bulletin of the Entomological Society of America 19: 92-94. The size of a white grub varies with the species and its age. Pupa: The length of the pupae varies from 20 to 24 mm long. Poprawski, T.J. & Yule, W.N. A pelecinid wasp, a natural enemy of white grubs, Phyllophaga spp. i have found a white maggot in my begonias and what can i do to get rid of it so it wont destroy the begonias thank you for your reply it was most helpful, ... hasa reddish brown head and is curled up in the form of a letter 'c' then it is a vine weevil grub and will eat the roots of your begonias. Influence of insecticides and corn tillage systems on larval control of Phyllophaga anxia. White grubs (a) often occur in soil, decaying organic matter, rotting logs, etc. Dingman, D.W. (2008). and Phyllophaga spp. Annals of the Entomological Society of America, 91(3), 288-297. Adult Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica Newman. The vine weevil is a large gray insect that lays eggs in the late summer. May beetles of the United States and Canada. They avoid laying eggs in dry lawns because the grubs do not survive well if the soil is dry, according to Michigan State University. However, in some cases, egg laying and larval damage has been observed at some distance from trees. Phyllophaga is a scarab genus native to the New World. Wireworms (b) have hard, cylindrical, bodies. Most crop damage occurs during the second year of the three-year life cycle. The larvae of numerous Scarab beetle species are known as crop pests worldwide. Maize pests of North America. Flanders, K.L., Heinrichs, E.A., Foster, J.E., & Rice, M.E. Destructive and Useful Insects: Their Habits and Control. Their bodies typically are curved in… Larva. The bodies of white grubs grow considerably between each molt. Watch for feeding activity by seagulls and other birds during spring tillage as an indicator of white grub infestations. Scout for white grub as part of spring stand evaluations and post-emergence weed-control scouting. Davidson RH, Lyon WF. The raster pattern can separate the true white grubs from other soil dwelling scarabs, including the annual white grubs, manure grubs and Japanese beetles. How to Know the Beetles. Also known as Scleranthus annuus, White Grubs can be found in all different types of grasses all across North America. Canadian Entomologist, 105(3), 479-483. White grubs are the immature forms of scarab beetles, the well-known May/June beetles, masked chafer, and Japanese beetle. First you will need some type of magnification, we recommend just a normal magnifying glass. White grubs and their allies: a study of North American scarabaeoid larvae. The classification of this family has undergone significant change in recent years. … White Grubs Management and Control Methods. The most common in the PNW are A. granaris, a European species, and A. pardalis, a west coast species.Other white grubs found in the PNW are larvae of May or June beetles, (Polyphaga spp. Only a very few species damage turfgrass or other plants and most white grubs feed on decaying plant material and animal manure, providing a very helpful role in helping to recycle the nutrients of these materials. The identification of a particular species may well require a specialist. They grow to around 40mm long and are often mistaken for “witchetty grubs”. Stehr FW. Insecticide control of a white grub. As it grows, the larva must shed its exoskeleton (molt) between each of three distinct larval stages or instars (Figures 4 and 11). The … Teetes, G.L. Within 300 feet of groups of trees or tree lines, take 1-square-foot soil samples six inches deep and look for larvae. A lack of root hairs and pruned lateral roots characterize white grub feeding. Parasitic wasp larva feeding externally on white grub, Phyllophaga spp. In their natural environment, wood-boring tree grubs serve an important function: breaking down old or sick trees and recycling nutrients for … Davis, J.J. Common white grubs. They are small, spherical, pearly white eggs that darken just before hatching. The discussion in the following paragraphs is generalized. Several subfamilies have been elevated to family rank (e.g., Pleocomidae, Glaresidae, Glaphyridae, Ochodaeidae, and Geotrupidae), and some reduced to lower ranks. Typical symptoms of white grub damage include yellowing or browning of the leaves, signs of drought stress even when moisture conditions are good, and turf that is … Among others, turfgrass is perhaps the most common host for white grubs, along with Napier grass. Two smaller exotic species, the European chafer and the Japanese beetle, have been accidentally introduced into Canada and are found mainly in the Niagara peninsula. © European Chafer:The European chafer adult is a small golden tan to light brown beetle, oval in shape, about 1/2" long. The pupa is usually white, faint yellow, or dark brown in color. Warm season grasses like bermudagrass, zoysiagrass, St. Augustinegrass and buffalograss are attacked readily by both types of white grubs, with most lawn damage occurring during summer and fall months. WM. While white grubs prefer grass, they have also been known to feed on other plant roots such as weeds, and different types of vegetable plants. They are quite small when they hatch, but when fully grown are from 2 to 4 cm (.75 to 1.5 inches), depending on the species. Occurrence of Phyllophaga congrua (LeConte) and P. implicita (Horn) (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) on soybeans. Phyllophaga spp. (1991). Aboveground symptoms on corn and other plants resemble drought-induced wilting or a nutrient deficiency. Includes Aphodius spp.. Pest description and crop damage White grubs are the larvae of a number of scarab beetle species. Birds are the primary predators of emerged May beetles but some predation by other insects also occurs. Plus, unlike Japanese beetles, the adults of true white grubs don’t injure corn or soybean crops. The grubs of economic importance in North Carolina are those of the Japanese beetle, the green June beetle, the southern masked chafer, the northern masked chafer, and the Asiatic garden beetle. Typical white grub of the genus Phyllophaga. Fungus gnat larvae are white grubs living in the soil of houseplants. Spatial distribution of Phyllophaga implicita (Horn) (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) larvae in relation to distance from the adult food source. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Other chafer species besides the masked chafer beetles (like the European chafer) also lead to white grub infestations and can establish in lawns beyond the state’s borders. Each female can lay up to 30 to 40 eggs, which hatch in approximately two weeks. Most can be found in the top three to four inches of soil and grass roots. (1985). Milky spore disease, caused by the bacteria, Paenebacillus popilliae, was first identified in Japanese beetle larvae. Several factors can increase the risk of economic loss from true white grub infestations. The family Scarabaeidae, as currently defined, consists of over 30,000 species of beetles worldwide; they are often called scarabs or scarab beetles.The classification of this family has undergone significant change in recent years. Potentially, reduced tillage may favor white grubs by improving larval survival or by increasing attractiveness to egg-laying beetles. Being able to recognize symptoms of white grub damage and thoroughly inspecting your lawn will be vital to your white grub control efforts. Being able to recognize symptoms of white grub damage and thoroughly inspecting your lawn will be vital to your white grub control efforts. Japanese Beetle:The adult Japanese beetle is about 1/2" long with a shiny, metallic-green head an… Once the egg hatches, the grubs will go through three larval stages or instars during their development. When considering replanting thinned stands, balance planting date with stand reduction. Replanting damaged areas of a cornfield is an economical option only when infestations are found early. Characterization and usefulness of soil-habitat preferences in identification of Phyllophaga (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) larvae. Journal of Insect Science, 6(39):1-124. It’s good to keep in mind that it can take a while to break up the cycle so you want to look for something that is going to remain in the soil, like LSA Grub Guard. The easiest way to identify curl grubs is to poke them with a stick. Beetle emergence occurs during the evening in May and early June, hence the common name. May or Junebeetles (multi-year white grubs) have life cycles ranging from 1 to 3 years,depending on species and location. (1998). Cultural Control. Teetes, G.L., & Sterling, W.L. Other common hosts include potato, carrot , strawberry , clover, alfalfa, asparagus, pineapples , and tobacco. Adult green June beetle, Cotinis nitida Linnaeus. The earliest damage will appear as patches of turf which seem to be dying off with an appearance of the drying out of the lawn’s leaf. ft.), dead patches of turf will result. Scarabs as pests: A continuing problem. Figure 6. How can a gardener get rid of the grubs? Photograph by James Castner, University of Florida. John Wiley and Sons. (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Melolonthinae) with sex attractants in the United States and Canada. pp. Some, such as the green June beetle, are more brightly colored. These are the true white grubs. Rice, M.E. Eggs hatch about three weeks later into young larvae that feed upon roots and decaying vegetation throughout the summer and, in autumn, migrate downward (to a depth of up to 1.5 meters) and remain inactive until the following spring. Several other species, such as May beetles and June beetles, are also present but usually in low numbers. How can a gardener get rid of the grubs? Some white grubs also live in the soil of houseplants, where they feed on plant roots and tissue. Many species live in soil feeding on seeds or roots or in decaying wood. Grubs are dirty white, soft bodied, and robust with a brown head and six well-developed legs, with exception of green June beetle grubs, which do not have well-developed legs. This form of life cycle is called complete metamorphism. When scouting missing stands, the signs of digging around the missing plants by tiny, skunk-sized feet are a very good indicator of the presence of white grubs (Figure 10). Incidence of fungi in natural populations of Phyllophaga spp. Identifying White Grubs. •Healthy turfgrass can mask white grub feeding. Diagnostic key to common Minnesota Phyllophaga (Scarabaeidae, melolonthinae). The next autumn the larvae again migrate deep into the soil to overwinter, returning near the soil surface the following spring to feed on plant roots until they are fully grown in late spring. United States Department of Agriculture, pp. The shiny, black, female Pelecinid wasp (Hymenoptera: Pelecinidae), uses her long abdomen to insert eggs into grubs deep in the soil (Figure 6). Economic injury from first year larvae seldom occurs. (1973). Skunks and other small mammals love to feed on white grubs. Japanese beetles, Popillia japonica (Newman). Unfortunately attack by these grubs can happen to any lawn and can occur numerous times during a season. What is a Grub Worm? Adults emerge from the soil,some species as early as early April and others extending into midSeptember. A beetle grub is a scarabaeiform larva. Insect Pests of Farm, Garden, and Orchard. 1060), pp. St. Paul, MN: University of Minnesota. When disturbed, these grubs curl up into a “C” shape which gave them their common name. Curl grubs change their diet in the varying stages of their growth. There are several types of beetle larva (called lawn grubs, grub worms or white grubs) that damage grass including larva from the... June Beetle; Japanese Beetle; Green June Beetle; Masked Schafer Beetle; Black Turfgrass Ataenius Beetle; What Are Lawn Grubs (Often Called White Grubs)? As grub feeding continues, areas of turf (sod) begin to wilt and turn brown. Radcliff’s IPM world textbook. Canadian Entomologist 97(6), 596-604. Acelepryn provides safe and effective control of black beetle while minimising the impact on the environment and non-target organisms, such as … When the turf is lifted to expose the grubs, they usually will be lying on their sides in a C-shaped position (Fig. At dawn, females return to nearby soils seeking sites with suitable soil texture and moisture content, burrowing into the soil to deposit clusters of eggs. A first and second instar larval population greater than one per square foot is typically used as an action threshold to trigger management the following season. Full-grown third-instar Japanese beetles and northern masked chafer grubs average slightly … Lawn Pests & Control > Types of Lawn Pests; How to Control White Curl Grubs. White grubs are the larvae of scarab beetles. White grub larvae are creamy white and C-shaped, with three pairs of legs (Figure 3). Scleranthus annuus. The mature larvae create a pupal cell in the soil where, by late summer, they molt to the pupa. 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