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Aug 17, 2021 · White grubs have several enemies. Ants eat the eggs, birds and certain animals like skunks and moles love the larvae, and there are a few small wasps and flies that parasitize the grubs as well.
White grubs are the slug-like larval stage of many insects. They root around just below the surface, eating the roots of grass and other plants as they grow. The most commonly encountered white grubs are the larvae of June bugs, European Chafers, Masked Chafers, Billbugs, Oriental Beetles and Japanese Beetles.
They live in the top layer of soil and feed on the roots of grasses, where they can have a destructive impact on crop health if not properly controlled. White grubs have a wide geographic distribution, and different species are more prevalent in certain areas.
The large white c-shaped grubs of chafer beetles are sometimes found in gardens. Most do not cause problems, some feed on decomposing vegetable matter and help nutrient cycling. A few species can damage roots including some that feed on turf (see chafer grubs in lawns).
White grubs are the larval stage beetles in the Scarabaeidae family. These larvae are usually found feeding on the roots of turfgrass and hiding among tall grass. It’s also common to find them on the roots of corn, potatoes, carrots, and some ornamentals.
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Encourage wildlife in the garden. Vine weevils and their grubs are eaten by a variety of predators such as birds, frogs, toads, shrews, hedgehogs and predatory ground and rove beetles. Check susceptible plants frequently so action can be taken before a damaging population has developed.
Apr 28, 2023 · Most do not pose a threat for garden plants at all and are important parts of the garden ecosystem. However, some, such as the small garden chafer and Welsh chafer can eat grass roots, and the cockchafer and summer chafer will also very occasionally feed on plant roots. Chafer grubs are white, chubby and C-shaped.
