Part one of this two-part series, explores the use of beneficial nematodes as a natural option in the fight against the grubs ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture placed the Lackawanna County Courthouse Square lawn under quarantine because of a beetle infestation. Edward Stubbs, district supervisor for the Pest Control ...

The heat is on — or was. A Fourth of July weekend with temperatures eclipsing 90 degrees has set into motion all sorts of outdoor activity. Tomato plants are flourishing, pumpkin vines are growing a ...

Lawns in Metro Vancouver are still being damaged by European chafer beetles.The problem will again be more noticeable this month as raccoons tear up turf in search of chafer grubs, which are slowly ...

Here’s a guide to the European chafer beetle’s year-round activity and what action you can take. JANUARY-MARCH: Grubs feed on grass roots. Raccoons, skunks and birds tear up turf to find the white ...

Now that lawns are beginning to green up, some Midlanders are finding patches of thin or dead grass in their yards. These patches may be the result of grubs eating the root system of the turf.

A fairly common question we get at the Extension office from residents each year is “What can we use to control grubs in the lawn?” There are several insecticide products available for controlling ...