Chafer Grub
Adult Chafer Beetle
Provado Lawn Grub Killer for Chafer & Leather Jacket
*The above Lawn Care Products are available in the Lawnsmith Shop and discussed below:
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Garden Chafer Beetle and Chafer Grub
A very common insect throughout the UK and Europe hatching in May to June – hence the name June Bug!
The adult chafer beetle does no damage to turf but the larvae or grub likes to dine on grass roots. In most occurrences the damage is minimal but if the grubs build up into large numbers then areas of your lawn can suffer damage and drying.
The most serious damage will occur when the local wildlife find that your lawn contains a few kilos of highly nutritious and protein rich larvae! Hopefully it will be just birds pecking and tugging at the loose turf because if a badger discovers them, then kiss goodbye to a large area of lawn!! Hedgehogs and foxes will also find your lawn a delicious banqueting table!
If you see chafer beetles or grubs don’t panic and go into extermination mode. Most lawns and gardens have a healthy number living in and around them without any discernable damage. They are part of the natural balance and make your garden a more interesting and rewarding place.
Identification
If you have a problem you will notice one of three things:
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Adult beetles can be seen around May & June. If you see a lot then be prepared for possible problems later in the year
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Patches of lawn dry severely and the turf can be pulled or peeled up easily – look for grubs on or just below the soil surface
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Lawn damage as the wildlife starts ripping and pulling moss, grass and thatch out of the lawn. Once again look for chafer grubs on or just below the soil surface
Sometimes damage occurs too late in the year for Provado lawn grub 
killer* to be effective. This means applying control in the year after you first experience the problem. If you suspect a problem peel back several patches of turf and if you have more than about 5 grubs per square foot then consider treatment at the next opportunity.
If you do see grubs and they are dark grey and leathery then you have a leather jacket infestation NOT Chafers. See next page.
Treatment with Provado Chafer Grub Killer
You only need to apply the Provado Lawn Grub Killer* to an area slightly larger than the area that is attacked. It is rare for the whole lawn to suffer an attack.
Treatment is from May to June and kills the young larvae only.
Tip: If conditions are dry when you come to apply the insecticide the grubs will be deep in the soil and may not come into contact with the chemical. Thoroughly water the lawn a day or two before treatment to bring the grubs nearer the surface for best results.
