Late summer and early fall white grub problems

White grubs at this time of year usually spell trouble for turf that is already tired from the heat, traffic and humidity of the summertime. The grubs are also a magnet for digging birds and animals who can cause even more trouble than the grubs themselves.

In the past, hard chemicals such as trichlorfon (Dylox) did a great job of curative control, but these products have been phased out by regulators in most areas. Newer products such as imdiacloprid (Merit),…