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| Author: | NanaBeth [ Sun Jan 13, 2013 6:36 pm ] | ||
| Post subject: | Unknown Grub in my pots | ||
Hi, Hoping someone from Australia can help me identify what kind of grub in infesting my herb planters. I'm attaching a picture for identification. It is about a centimeter thick and about 3 cm long and VERY gross! When I find them I toss them into the lawn for the birds to feast on. I really don't want to put chemicals on my edibles if I can avoid it. Cheers, Beth
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| Author: | Faye [ Sun Jan 13, 2013 10:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Unknown Grub in my pots |
Cockchafer - larva of scarab beetle. Also known as curl grubs. Some are beneficial such as the dung beetle larva, but it is a pest if it is chewing your roots or feeding on the foliage at night. |
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| Author: | Snags [ Sun Jan 13, 2013 11:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Unknown Grub in my pots |
Thats a baby compared to the rhinoceros beetle one we get here http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fceTdVpEo3w/T ... chyi_1.jpg |
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| Author: | gazza [ Sun Jan 13, 2013 11:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Unknown Grub in my pots |
Straight on the barbie snags 
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| Author: | Faye [ Mon Jan 14, 2013 9:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Unknown Grub in my pots |
Wow that is huge Snags, you must breed them bigger over there. 
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| Author: | NanaBeth [ Mon Jan 14, 2013 11:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Unknown Grub in my pots |
Thanks Faye! I need to get a few chooks to feed the little devils to! Cheers, |
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| Author: | Snags [ Mon Jan 14, 2013 10:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Unknown Grub in my pots |
Kookies love them |
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