European chafer - Wikipedia
The European chafer (Amphimallon majale; formerly classified as Rhizotrogus majalis[1]) is a beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. Formerly found only in continental Europe, this invasive species is now found at temperate latitudes in North America.
Chafer Grubs: How to Kill, Remove and Prevent them From …
2020年12月28日 · In order to effectively treat (or prevent) a Chafer Grub infestion it helps to understand the life cycle of a Chafer Beetle. This infographic by Waltons explains it perfectly; You’ll normally see signs of a Chafer Grub infestation when the grubs are close to the surface, just underneath the turf.
European Chafer - WISC - Washington Invasive Species Council
The European chafer is a beetle that feeds on grass roots while in its larval (grub) phase, killing the grass and leaving visible dead patches. Grubs feed on grass in fall and spring. Most of the damage is caused in spring just before pupation, the transition from grub to adult.
How to Get Rid of and Prevent a Chafer Beetle Infestation
Discover what a Chafer beetle is, how to rid an infestation using beneficial nematodes, and how to prevent future infestations in this informative article.
European Chafer Beetle (Amphimallon majale) - Beetle …
2020年12月16日 · European chafer beetle of the scarab beetle family was a native of Continental Europe, though later it became an invasive species occupying temperate regions of North America.
Invasive Beetle: The European Chafer - Let's Talk Mercer Island
2024年1月10日 · An invasive beetle – the European chafer – has made its way from the east coast across the country over the last sixty years. In their larval stage, these invasive beetles feed on grass roots, killing the grass and leaving visible dead patches in the turf. The European chafer is new to Washington.
Phyllopertha horticola - Wikipedia
Phyllopertha horticola, the garden chafer or garden foliage beetle, is a beetle from the family Scarabaeidae. Phyllopertha horticola was described by Carl Linnaeus in his landmark 1758 10th edition of Systema Naturae.
Understanding Chafer Beetles From Root to Ruin
2024年5月22日 · The chafer grubs feed on turf roots in early spring then stop around May to pupate with adults emerging around June to mate. Adults actually have non-functional mouthparts and so do not cause feeding damage, in fact they die of starvation shortly after laying eggs.
European chafer: Tips for your lawn - MSU Extension
The European chafer may be the most serious grub pest of home lawns and low-maintenance turf. Although not as widespread as Japanese beetles, European chafer grubs are more damaging to home lawns in areas where both are found. Unlike Japanese beetles, European chafers are not a problem in irrigated turf.
European Chafer | Minnesota Department of Agriculture
The European chafer is a very serious grub pest of turf and can cause more turf damage than the Japanese beetle. Part of this difference may occur because the European chafer spends a longer portion of the summer feeding on turf.