They also attack the roots of flowers, vegetables and ornamentals.
Grubs are easy to identify but often go unnoticed because they live underground.
Often the only way to know you have a grub problem is after it's too late and damage has already been done. Chunks of grass can easily be pulled up by hand Small sections of grass can easily be rolled back Raccoons, opossums, skunks or moles are frequently digging into your lawn Mature Grubs Because white grubs are the larvae of a number of species, you can help protect your lawn from grub damage by identifying full-grown species of grubs. The following descriptions of mature grubs can help you spot areas around your home that may be at risk of grub damage. This drawing shows the life cycle of one of the worst of all white grubs, the larvae of Japanese beetles. Japanese beetles are a double threat because as adults the winged beetles fly around the garden, feeding on flowers and foliage of many plants, especially roses and related species such as cherries.