Dear Experts, Can you make some helpful suggestions about our Grub problem. We noticed that as we put down more wood chip and leaves mulch in our yard as we add more plants in, we have more and more Grubs which are killing the trees and plants. We no longer have grass, although it was here 5 years ago.

I moistened some wood chips and put him in a glass container in a dark closet. On Wed, Jun 28, 2023, 3:32 PM Ask Extension < <personal data hidden> > wrote: The Question Asker Replied June 28, 2023, 8:05 PM EDT

Apr 6, 2015 · We have had 3 mature mesquites die within the last 3 years on our property all within 300 ft of each other. The water table is dropping in our area

Apr 15, 2024 · It probably is drought damage. However if you wish, you can dig up a 1 foot square section of sod and turn it over. Look for grubs. If there is only one or two, I wouldn't worry about it. Also, if you have a real heavy grub infestation, the sod will pull up easily as the roots are gone. By this time of year, grubs will be too big to treat.

Jul 20, 2015 · Milky spore only works on Japanese beetles; thus many of the white grub species are unaffected by this treatment and the grubs would still remain. Other white grub species common to our area include masked chafers, oriental beetles (sometimes the most numerous), possibly European chafer, June beetles, green June beetle and Asiatic garden beetles.

It's important to follow the recommended guidelines for application and choose the right nematode species for the specific type of white grub infestation. As previously described, timing of application is crucial and is typically done in the late summer or early fall when white grub larvae are actively feeding near the soil surface.

Oct 11, 2018 · Grub control is effective only at certain times of the year, as you probably read. Grub control products will not inhibit your sod from taking root when applied according to the label directions. For your reference, here is the complete article …

Nov 22, 2020 · Good morning Sharolyn, Thank you for contacting MSU Extension with your question! I would recommend trying a product called Seven or permethrin.

Apr 23, 2020 · For white grub problems in your lawn, apply an insecticide labelled for white grubs in lawns and containing clothianidin or imidacloprid as the active ingredient. If you are treating a vegetable garden you will need to find an insecticide labelled for vegetables and this will probably have an different active ingredient (and lots of restrictions).

Mar 4, 2024 · A wood chip mulch should suffice by itself, and has been used successfully in that way (including at Patuxent Research Refuge) to smother a variety of plants (weeds, turfgrass) in an area where new plants are being installed. What few tough weeds may make it through that layer can be carefully spot-treated with herbicide or dug out by hand. Miri