White Grubs, or simply “grubs”, are actually the larva form of scarab beetles. While there are thousands of different species, their basic life cycle is the same:
These insects are most vulnerable during their first months as a larvae, so spraying during the Fall is highly recommended. I have read several pest control sites that say spraying during the Spring is pointless - the larvae are just too resistant in their mature and/or pupa form.
The picture in this entry is actually taken by me - we found this little guy in one of our potted plants from last year while gardening over the weekend. You can view two larger pictures, where fine hairs can be seen. I am told that entomologists can use the patterns of these hairs to identify the species of beetle.
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