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Posted by David Benson on September 18, 2016 at 11:10pm in Groundscare

had a call last night saying that crows and badgers have ripped up my lawn can you do something I have not been to see him yet but I think it will be chafer grub in the lawn what is still available to treat for chafer grub and what sort of price as I have not treated for chafer grub for a few years 

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    Phil Voice September 19, 2016 at 8:37am

    Contact Richard or Louise at Progreen David.

    Have look here too: https://www.progreen.co.uk/problem/leather-jacket-chafer-grub/show/all

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      Phil Voice > Phil Voice September 19, 2016 at 8:40am

      Richard wrote this in a previous thread: http://landscapejuicenetwork.com/forum/topics/chafer-grub-damage

      Yes, Nematodes are the only real alternative at the moment. Be aware that the nematodes are different for leatherjacket than for the chafer grub so you 'll be best to do a few test holes to determine which one you have (or both ?)

      There are rumours of Bayer working on a replacement/ re-licensed insecticide product but thats probably 2 years away.

      the nematodes can be kept refrigerated for upto 4 weeks but the soil profile should be kept wet (not soggy) to allow the nematodes to move and seek out the larvae - so customers will need to be 'educated' to water lawns in dry spells...have fun with that!

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    Progreen Weed Control September 19, 2016 at 9:24am

    ...couldn't have put it better myself....:-) !!

  • David Benson September 19, 2016 at 5:25pm

    thanks for the reply's will have to go and see it and tell him how much it will cost to treat and then repair

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