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Getting Rid Of Grubs

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Date: 06/10/2007 Topics: Gardening > Lawn | Pest Control > General | Readers Request > Pests  
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I have trouble with moles in my yard "off and on". Then, this year I noticed also that I have grub worms. I have never had the grub worms (that I have known of). Between the grub worms and the moles; they are destroying my yard. Any suggestions has to how to rid of these pests?

Thanks!
Judy from Collierville, TN
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Post By (Guest Post) (07/24/2008)
Over-seeding will get rid of grubs. Do it in the Fall and the Spring. Also, don't cut your grass too short. If you can stand it, leave your grass to grow for 2 months. The grubs can't lay eggs on tall grass. They also hate mulch or tall grass because they can't get around easily. You can spread cornmeal glutten or your grass. It's a fertilizer and it makes for strong grass roots.

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Post by Debbie52 (957) | (06/13/2007)
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Most any fertilizing/lawn care company can do grub prevention applications. As far as I know, moles eat grubs so if you get rid of your grubs, you'll get rid of the moles. Grubs tho eat your lawn so you really want to get rid of them. Check at a hardware or home improvement store if they have something to take care of the grubs. When the grubs are gone, the moles will go looking elsewhere for a food source.

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Post By Lois (Guest Post) (06/13/2007)
My husband is a landscaper and when we moved into our house we had the same grub/mole problem...moles eat grubs so when you get rid of grubs the moles should follow soon. Now I thought my husband was crazy but this worked...he put beer in throw away tubs (like margarine) around the yard...grubs like beer..they go into the container and drown. It took a while to get grub free but it did work..good luck.

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Post By (Guest Post) (06/11/2007)
The grubs your talking about are most likely "jappeness beatles they come out of the ground here about July 1st, they eat everything, they are hard to get rid of contact your local Farm and fleet store for traps.. Good luck

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Post by lewis_admin (1305) | (06/10/2007)
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We just moved into our house last August and now have discovered grubs in our back lawn. My husband isn't concerned, but I don't like the holes that the racoons leave in our yard. Does anyone know of a way to get rid of them without pesticides?

Thanks,
Liz from Ontario

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RE: Getting Rid Of Grubs

There are catch and release traps for raccoons. (04/25/2005)

By Linda

RE: Getting Rid Of Grubs

If it's grubs your'e trying to get rid of, a chicken is the answer. Not only do they eat grubs, but spiders, scorpions, anything but ants. They also make wonderful pets. (04/26/2005)

By Kay

RE: Getting Rid Of Grubs

Here are some natural repellents I have used with success:

Sprinkle dried blood meal in and around your beds. It'll repel hungry critters, and give your flowers a much-appreciated dose of fertilizer at the same time.

Mix 1 tbsp. of pureed cayenne pepper and 1 tbsp. of liquid dish soap in a quart of water, and spray liberally around your plants.

All-Purpose Varmint Repellent: mix 2 eggs, 2 cloves of garlic, 2 tbsp. of hot chili pepper, 2 tbsp. of ammonia, and 2 cups of hot water in a bucket. Let the mixture sit for 3 or 4 days, and then paint it on fences, trellises, and wherever else unwanted varmints are venturing. (04/30/2005)

By Sabrinaca

RE: Getting Rid Of Grubs

I've just been asked to plan the entire floral design for a large retirement community. Well, they have a skunk problem - and the skunks are seeking the grubs in the lawn After a ton of research, here's what I'm doing. In the toes of pantyhose, I'm filling them with a few moth balls, cayenne pepper, dried coffee grounds and dried orange peels. I'll bury them where the skunks like to hang out. I'll let you know what happens. Good luck! (05/21/2005)

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