Grubs, the larvae of beetles such as Japanese beetles and June bugs, pose a significant threat to many plants by feeding on their roots while residing in the soil. These pests can wreak havoc on lawns ...

A grub sitting in garden soil. - J.J. Gouin/Shutterstock If you've noticed dead patches in your lawn, weakened plants, or roots that seem to disappear below the surface, there's a good chance grubs ...

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 found grubs in my vegetable bed recently. How do I treat them, and how fast do they multiply? A: You may not need to worry about them. Several species of grubs in the scarab family — the group to ...

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 ...

There are three common underground insect pests often encountered while preparing garden soil or planting a garden. They are grubs, wireworms and cutworms. Grubs are the larval stage of an assortment ...

DEAR JESSICA: About 10 years ago, we purchased a hybrid hibiscus from a shopping channel that did not require that it be brought in during winter months. We left it planted in our yard year-round, and ...

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, ...

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, ...

Are grubs friends or foes? That really depends on where they are, how many you have and your tolerance for creepy-crawlies in your garden. White grubs are the larvae of several species of scarab ...

All sorts of lawn-improving steps are best done in early fall. Most are geared toward overcoming the lousy soil you likely have underneath and/or providing more ideal cultural conditions. Jobs to ...