The grubs, or larvae of the chafer beetles, are widespread in Hungary and can cause significant problems in lawns, sports fields, parks, and even home gardens. The grubs living in the soil primarily gnaw on the roots of the grass, causing serious damage: the lawn turns yellow in patches, dies, can be easily pulled up from the soil, and underneath, the whitish, curved-body larvae can often be found. Download the Agroinform mobile application for Android or iOS to access the latest news, weather, and classifieds on the go. The larvae of the chafer beetles develop in the soil for 2-4 years, going through several larval stages. In spring, the adult beetles lay their eggs in the soil of the lawn, from which the larvae emerge at the beginning of summer. Initially small, the grubs grow quickly and cause increasing damage. The pests are most active at the end of summer and in autumn, when their root gnawing can lead to the complete destruction of the lawn in certain areas. The first signs ...