Scout fields by watching soils for white grubs during spring tillage
- An infestation may be quite localized where vegetation and soil moisture were conducive to egg laying and grub survival
- A pesticide at planting may be warranted if there are signs of white grubs prior to planting
- Soil samples (>2/Cu ft); Previous history
- Insecticides applied at planting or high rate of insecticide seed treatment may give some protection
- Rescue insecticides after the crop has been planted are not effective, replanting is the only remedial treatment
- No transgenic products control white grubs
- In localized areas of stand loss or reduced growth, replanting may be warranted