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How to Get Rid of Grub Worms

February 23, 2015 by Kasi Smith 4 Comments

Gardening is hard enough without all the addition worries about insects and animals ruining all your hard work. Grub worms are one of the worst problems to have because they not only eat your plants, but they attract animals that eat them, so you have even more problems! But, if you’ve found grub worms to be a problem for you, have no fear! Here are a few easy and effective solutions to get rid of them!

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Milky Spore

Milky spore is not only environmentally friendly, but it is one of the best ways to safely treat a lawn or garden effected with grub worms. All you need to do is apply the spores to the infested area and let nature take its course. Grub worms will become infected as they feed and begin to die off. Not only that, but after the grub are gone, more spores enter the soil which helps prevent other grub worms from appearing!

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 Beneficial Nematodes

Yeah, I know, it sounds gross but it’s also a safe and effective way to deal with grub worms. Nematodes release a bacterium that is deadly to grub worms, but you don’t need to worry about extra chemicals damaging your plants. Make sure to follow the instructions carefully to get the best results!

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 Neem Oil

For me, at least, this is the most pleasant sounding off the solutions for getting rid of grub worms. Neem oil is a natural substance that comes from the neem tree and works as an effective insecticide. Mix the neem oil with the required amount of water and then simply apply to the damaged part of your garden or lawn. Remember that, no matter which solution you choose, to always follow the directions to get the most effective and safest results possible!

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  1. nickie says

    March 29, 2016 at 4:05 pm

    aren’t nematodes round worms? Wouldn’t that be dangerous to put in the yard with dogs and kids?

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    • Bev Green says

      March 26, 2020 at 11:18 pm

      How do you apply Milky Spores?

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      • Kasi Smith says

        March 27, 2020 at 4:58 pm

        Place a teaspoon of milky spore powder on the lawn or in the garden, spacing the applications about four feet apart to form a grid. Don’t spread or spray the powder. Water it in with a gentle spray from a hose for about 15 minutes.

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  2. copper says

    April 18, 2016 at 7:40 pm

    for more information on beneficail nematodes go to http://www.arbico-organics.com. They are microscopic and not harmful to mammals, reptiles, birds amphibians or aquatic life.

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