Grubs

• White grubs are beetle or chafer larvae that feed on grass roots about 2 to 3 inches under the surface. In late June or early July, the beetles will lay eggs just under the ground surface. In about two weeks the eggs hatch and the larvae begin to feed on the roots. During this feeding time, milky spore can be used to treat the lawn. If the grubs are left to grow and feed on the roots, lawns become filled with brown patches, which is dead grass.
  
  

Predators

• Yard moles are just one of the predators that will dig holes in your lawn at night in search of the grub larvae. The holes are about the size of a quarter, but 2 to 3 inches deep, which is where the grub larvae live during summer and early fall. Skunks and raccoons are two other predators that will dig the same size holes and feed on the grubs.
  
  

Milky Spore

• Milky spore is bacteria that will not kill or get rid of moles, but it will kill the grubs that keep the moles around your home and lawn. The grubs ingest the bacteria as they feed on the grass roots. After the grub ingests the milky spore, the bacteria slowly kill the grub. After the grub dies, it explodes and releases millions of milky spores for continued protection of your lawn in the future.
  
  

Use of Milky Spore

• Milky spore is applied to patches of dead grass after homeowners have confirmed they do have an infestation of grubs. If the lawn only has patches, the milky spore is applied to patchy areas with a teaspoon. If the entire lawn is affected, a lawn spreader is used to apply the milky spore to the lawn. Milky spore is not harmful to wildlife, pets or humans.