Having a garden is a beautiful thing, isn’t it? It’s linked to better physical and mental health, it can smell amazing, and, if managed correctly, it looks beautiful too.

But like all of life’s joys, the perfect lawn comes at a cost. From pesky pests to dodgy weather, it feels like a gardener’s work is never done – and now, gardeners are being asked to check for signs of the (visually unfortunate) chafer grub in their backyard.

Steve Taylor from GreenThumb recently told WalesOnline that “the next two months are key periods for the larvae and failure to stop their attack on your lush grass could lead to your lawn needing expert care to revive it.”

Here’s how to check for the grub – and what to do about it once you’ve seen it.

Some chafer grubs are harmless

Chafer bugs aren’t a single species – the term refers to about 80 different varieties in the UK. While some species of chafer grub are completely harmless and only feast on dung or compost, others like nothing more........

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