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How to Get Rid of Grubs Naturally White grubs are the hidden culprit behind some of the most frustrating lawn and garden problems a homeowner can face. Grubs can cause brown patches that won't go away, turf that peels back like a loose carpet, and mysterious digging by skunks, raccoons, and moles. These C-shaped, creamy white beetle larvae live underground as the young stage of several scarab beetle species. They feed on the roots of grass, ornamental plants, and vegetables. NaturesGoodGuys offers natural grub control solutions, including Heterorhabditis bacteriophora beneficial nematodes, that target grubs in the soil at the right life stage for lasting, chemical-free lawn and garden protection. What Do Grubs Look Like? White grubs are the larval (immature) stage of beetles in the family Scarabaeidae, the scarab beetles. These larvae are soft-bodied, C-shaped, white to yellowish-white, with a tan-to-brown head capsule and six well-developed legs near the front of the body. They range in length from about 3/4 inch to over 1-1/2 inches depending on species and instar. White grubs in your lawn live underground, feeding on the roots of grasses, ornamental plants, trees, and shrubs. Grubs in your garden soil can harm garden crop roots. Unlike earthworms, which are beneficial soil organisms, white grubs are true pests that sever plant roots and can kill turf and landscape plants. White Grub Species Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) -- most commonly encountered in the eastern US The most economically damaging introduced white grub species in North America. Adults are shiny metallic green with copper-brown wing covers and white hair tufts along the sides. They are active June through September and are voracious foliage feeders. Adults skeletonize leaves of over 300 plant species including roses, grapes, lindens, raspberries, and many ornamentals. European chafer (Amphimallon majalis) A tan-colored adult beetle about 1/2 inch long. Adults do not feed on foliage. Instead,