• Easy to apply granules - simply sprinkle on
• Active Constituent: 2g/Kg Bifenthrin.
• Broad coverage

Control lawn grub in lawns

The first type of lawn grub is the white curl grub. These white, ‘C’-shaped grubs are the larvae of the cockchafer beetle or African black beetle. (Commonly, these grubs are wrongly identified as ‘witchetty grubs’ when observed by home gardeners.) White curl grubs live beneath the soil surface and feed on the healthy roots of grass. Like armyworm, these pests have been known to destroy entire lawn areas completely within a matter of weeks.

Control African black beetle in lawns

African black beetle (Heteronychus arator), also called cockchafer beetle, is in its adult life cycle stage. African black beetle typically become active during spring time, feeding on leaves of the lawn and burrow just under the surface to lay their eggs.

‍In summer the larvae of African Black Beetle, white curl grub, hatch and live under the soil, feeding roots and organic matter. It is at this stage and into early Autumn that lawn owners start seeing large dead patches in their lawn. Like armyworm, these pests have been known to destroy entire lawn areas completely within a matter of weeks.

‍African Lawn Beetle enjoy warm summer evening and can be seen flying around and landing en mass on lawns and patios.

Control armyworm in lawns

The second type of lawn grub is the armyworm. These army-coloured, khaki-green caterpillars are the larvae of moths of the Noctuidae family. They are a nuisance throughout Queensland and New South Wales and sometimes occur in plague proportions. Armyworm consume the leaves, stems and seed heads of grass. They can decimate entire lawn areas, leaving behind practically nothing but bare earth.

If you notice patches of lawn suddenly dying, this could be evidence of armyworm activity. You may also notice small, grey moths flying around your lawn. (These moths are armyworms in their adult stage, looking for a place to lay their eggs.)