Controlling Billbug Grubs in Lawns (Idaho Green Thumb How-Tos)
CIS-1204
BY Thomas Salaiz, Stephan L. Love, Edward J. Bechinski
December 31, 2013
This publication describes symptoms and control strategies for billbug grubs (larvae) in Idaho lawns. Nonchemical strategies include growing grass varieties that are resistant to billbug feeding and applying certain nematodes or a fungus that attacks and kills the grubs. Chemical controls include contact and systemic insecticides.