This is the time of year when our latest bug freakout, the spotted lanternfly, reaches peak adulthood and sometimes congregates into masses of Biblical proportions. In case you’re not familiar with ...

Have you noticed brown patches of dead grass in your lawn? Are there small, C-shaped larvae lurking beneath the surface? A severe grub infestation can take its toll on your landscape. Grubs are the ...

Grubs are beetle larvae that feed on roots and cause damage to lawns and gardens. To prevent and manage grubs, monitor your lawn for signs like spongy turf and apply treatments such as beneficial ...

Lots of lawn weeds pop up in June, but controlling them isn’t as easy as spraying weed-killers – especially as the weather turns hot. For one thing, herbicides don’t work as well in very hot summer ...

Grubs in your lawn will eventually grow to be beetles, and these insects can be destructive to many garden plants. Though there are commercial grub-killers available, it is safer and more sustainable ...

Beneficial nematodes are tiny worms that naturally kill grubs without harming people, pets, or pollinators. Apply nematodes in spring or fall when the soil is moist and shaded for best results. Using ...

Q: I don’t use pesticides, but I have had lawn grub problems in the past. Is there any natural way to get rid of grubs? A: If you can, plant more flowers, especially with a diversity of species and a ...

Holes being dug in the lawn at this time of year is an indication that grubs are present in the lawn. This is not necessarily a call to action on your part. Late summer into early fall is the time ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Grubs are a natural enemy of those who love lawns and a type of worm you never want to see in your garden or yard. When grubs invade your lawn ...

You’re admiring your lawn one day when you notice something strange: irregular brown patches, grass that peels up like a cheap rug, and maybe even raccoons or birds clawing at the soil. Chances are, ...

Have you ever dug into your garden or grass to find curly little white creatures wiggling around? They’re grubs, and they look harmless. But under the right conditions, some of them can cause havoc to ...

Question: I was wondering about grubs because my neighbor said his yard had lots of grubs last fall. When should we start to treat them? Answer: How bad were the grubs in his lawn last year? Most ...