White Grubs In Compost Pile

By

Beth

Grubs are usually a spring time pest, as they turn into Japanese beetles by summer. Perhaps you have something else.

By Linda (Guest Post)

Be sure you aren't putting any meat or meat products in the composter-these would cause maggots-which could look like grubs.

By

susanmajp

Are they grubs or maggots (fly larva)? Sometimes when my pile has fruit on top, flies will lay eggs that grow into maggots and be noticable on top. It just helps with the breakdown of the fruit, as will aeration of the pile. It may not be the best way to get the job done, but will work none-the-less. I'd suggest that you get an aerated bin when you get time to accelerate the composting. By the way, not turning the compost is known as cold-composting--it takes less work and while slower, the results are the same.

By Harry (Guest Post)

I also have a compost pile in a plastic tub made for composting. It has plenty of ventilation. But I have never noticed any grubs in the compost when I turn it so I don't know if ventilation will deter grubs. Any white grubs I see in my lawn I know they will be turning into Japanese beetles.