It took a positive identification from the Virginia Tech entomology lab to determine the grub Turner found would grow up to be an Eastern Hercules beetle – so named for the Greek hero famous for his ...

According to Yayoi, Japanese beetles are short-lived—up to about three months—another thing that makes them less desirable than satanas and Hercules beetles, which can live up to two years.

Grubs are beetle larvae that feed on roots and cause damage to lawns and gardens. To prevent and manage grubs, monitor your lawn for signs like spongy turf and apply treatments such as beneficial ...

The grubs most likely to cause enough root feeding damage in a vegetable bed would be Asiatic garden beetle and oriental beetle, not Japanese beetle — the assumed identity of most grubs found in ...

White grubs are the larval stage of insects commonly known as May or June beetles or Junebugs. A few species commonly damage turfgrass and other cultivated plants.

If you see an enormous beetle hanging out around your home, have no fear: The eastern Hercules beetle means no harm. In recent weeks, local residents have reported seeing some unusually large ...

Garden grubs are beetle larvae that feed on grass roots. The immature larvae of Japanese beetles, chafers, May bugs, and June bugs are the usual suspects people are referring to when talking about ...

The Hercules beetle, a giant among insects. Posted: October 16, 2024 | Last updated: October 16, 2024. Meet the Hercules beetle, an amazing example of strength and survival in the insect kingdom.

Less well-known, are the May/June beetle and green June beetle. All have a grub larval stage that can cause damage to turfgrass. The grubs are off-white, ...

Less well-known, are the May/June beetle and green June beetle. All have a grub larval stage that can cause damage to turfgrass. The grubs are off-white, ...