Caterpillars in the ground
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Melissa G
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What are the small, fat, whitish-yellowish caterpillars I keep finding in the ground when I dig in the garden? I find dozens of them every day. I don't have a picture but I can post one tomorrow.
5 answers
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If they have brownish heads and three pairs of legs, they are grubs. For photos and control strategies, see this article from the University of Georgia Extension Service: http://lpm.uga.edu/turf/grubs.html If not, post a photo.
Douglas Hunt
on Apr 13, 2012
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Sounds like a grub worm.
Patricia B
on Apr 13, 2012
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Japanese beetle bug larvae. Kill them when you find them by smushing them with your shovel.
Kate S
on Apr 14, 2012
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Kate, I just found an article on them with a picture, and they are indeed Japanese beetles. I've been doing a lot of shallow digging in our garden and I'm finding loads of them in the ground.
Melissa G
on May 01, 2012
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I find a lot while I m planting my annuals. They need to be destroyed😠🤗☺️
Candy Richardson
on Mar 21, 2016
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