Timing white grub, weevil and billbug prevention

With a host of very good products available for white grub and billbug prevention out there, control of these difficult pests has become easier. Still, there is the question of timing.

And the answer is, it depends on the insect. For most white grubs, the best time to make preventive applications is when threat temperatures reach 70 F (21C). This usually falls in late May or June, depending on your location. If you go too much earlier than this, the…