I went to plant a few scrubs etc outside and took one big spade full of dirt and 3 of these popped out. are they grassgrubs? I guess all my garden beds are full of them as the birds have been pecking the hell out of my bark chips lately? do I need to worry that they are in my lawn also waiting to wreck it? Cheers
yes nasty grass grub my bird loves them only find a few for him
stefanie,
Sep 16, 11:09pm
We had a bad case of them some years ago. They are kind of obvious on the lawns, it looks like tiny towers of dirt pellets (sorry for the lack of a better description). There is a powder you can use, it's a bit pricey (over $20), but works well if it's not too late.
tigra,
Sep 17, 1:43am
Porina Moth The holes are where they have been in the ground. Plenty of stuff in the hardware stores or garden centres to getrid of them. ,Best time is in June/July You can try a "home Recipe" Mix Laundry Detergent with hot water and sprinkle on the lawn or infected area. Worked for me!
pinnochio1,
Sep 17, 3:30am
Starlings will clean them up, put up a starling box or two to encourage them to hang around
vitaminh,
Sep 17, 6:09am
So do we think the offending grub is a grass grub or a porina grub?
beebb3,
Sep 17, 9:07am
Grass grub. Goodluck.
kids4ever,
Sep 17, 9:17am
I tried that, but you have to be careful , as hotwater instantly kills the grass, I pour hotwater on weeds to save using chemicals and they are killed instantly
tigra,
Sep 17, 9:23pm
Sorry Ok maybe it should be warm water. Incidentallly Hotwater (and by this i mean boiling water) doesnt kill weeds it merely stunts their growth - the roots are not affected
lythande1,
Sep 27, 10:17pm
Probably not. I discovered them way down deep in my strawberry patch (raised). No signs in the lawn after 5 years.
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