White Grubs

White grubs are the larval stage of many insects. When there is a White Grub infestation, plants can be damaged and die. Lawns will have dead spots.

Azadirachtin is a natural insect growth regulator which is derived from the neem seed. It is a very effective method of controlling grubs. Azadirachtin interferes with molting, resulting in the death of the grub.

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So... What's a White Grub?

White grubs are the larval stage of many insects. They eat the roots of grass and plants. Those most commonly encountered by home gardeners are the June Bug, European Chafer, Masked Chafer, Billbug, Oriental Beetle, and Japanese Beetle. They are white in color and C-shaped.

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Reproduction Patterns of White Grubss

Reproduction patterns vary to a degree for the life cycles of the commonly encountered insects that have a grub stage. See Reproduction Patterns of the Japanese Beetle in Facts About Japanese Beetles.

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White Grub's Habitat

The white grub can usually be found in the soil, on plants and in lawns. It prefers sunny areas.

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