Q: Why isn’t milky spore bacterium recommended here for grub control? I thought we had Japanese beetles and they were the same as all the other June beetles and grubs eating the roots of our plants. I ...

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 ...

What is this flower? It’s such a strange color — brownish red? We just realized it is on several trees in our wooded area. Pawpaws produce a strange fruit, too, with a taste suggestive of bananas, ...

Lawn grubs are the larval stage of adult insects like Japanese beetles, June beetles, or European chafers. These lawn pests are small (though up to 1"), white, C-shaped creatures that live just below ...

Grubs are the larvae of scarab beetles, and can damage grasses and lawns by feeing on stems and leaves. Dry, patchy grass with no solution and animals digging in the grass are telltale signs of an ...

Grubs are the larval stage of beetles, a younger form before metamorphosis to adult stage. Because they feed on roots of grasses and plants, discovering grubs in your garden can be far more ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Grub worms can wreak absolute havoc on your lawn or outdoor plants--which means that keeping their population to a minimum is a must for most ...

DEAR JESSICA: Down in Boynton Beach, Florida, I had a 5-foot (around and tall) gardenia, and every month I gave it the juice from an otherwise empty pickle jar, so about half the liquid volume. It ...

Not all insects are pests—many species can improve the health and vitality of your plants. One way these beneficial insects do this is by eating grubs, the larvae of beetles that feed on roots and ...

Lawn grubs are pests that feed on your lawn. Lurking at the roots, grubs can wreak damage before you notice it. Yet if you know how to spot signs of lawn grubs, you can catch them in time. We spoke to ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. What to do about grubs, the common lawn pest, is a key part of the ...