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Content Type:Q & A
Corporate Author(s):Sports Turf Research Institute
Title:Dung beetle larvae
Section:Enquiries and replies
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Source:Journal of the Sports Turf Research Institute. Vol. 56, 1980, p. 202-203.
Publishing Information:Bingley, West Yorkshire, UK: The Sports Turf Research Institute
# of Pages:2
Question:"At present our greens are being subjected to much damage from jackdaws which appear to be tearing up the turf in search of food. We have isolated one type of grub which is commonly found on these areas and enclose a number of specimens along with a turf sample for identification and your suggestions for treatment. Hopefully, if we can eradicate the grubs the birds will cease to be a problem."
Answer/Response:"The grubs you sent to us have been identified as larvae of a species of Dung beetle. It is thought unlikely that these larvae cause any actual damage to the turf directly as, evidently, they normally feed on faecal material. However, as so much damage is being caused by birds hunting for these grubs you are quite right in getting down to eradicate the root cause of the problem. We suggest you apply a general soil insecticide such as one containing Gamma HCH to the affected greens, following the manufacturer's recommendations as regards usage and precautions most carefully."
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Aves; Injuries by insects; Insect identification; Insecticide recommendations; Larva; Lindane
Language:English
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Sports Turf Research Institute. 1980. Dung beetle larvae. J. Turfgrass Sports Surf. Sci. 56:p. 202-203.
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