Poisoning grubs

[ChickenCanoe]

Don’t your chickens eat all the grubs?

My chickens can't dig deep enough to get to the grubs. Perhaps the ground is too hard.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Ha! I didn’t know that. Thank you, I’ll look into it! Great idea

There are two species that target grubs. https://www.arbico-organics.com/category/pest-solver-guide-grubs-beetles

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Chickencanoe is right...I learned something today!

https://www.planetnatural.com/pest-problem-solver/lawn-pests/sod-webworm-control/

If they are NOT in your lawn, a number one grub predator is the fearsome chicken!

Chickens definitely love the adult version - the Japanese beetle.

 

[WTxMatt]

My chickens can't dig deep enough to get to the grubs. Perhaps the ground is too hard.

They eat some.. but the grubs can be pretty deep and also it’s thick grass often

 

[WTxMatt]

I’m going to try the nematodes! Thanks!

 

[ChickenCanoe]

I’m going to try the nematodes! Thanks!

I have to tell you it isn't an overnight thing like poison. But it is organic.
It is a good idea to educate yourself in how nematodes work to control pests.

 

[WTxMatt]

I have to tell you it isn't an overnight thing like poison. But it is organic.
It is a good idea to educate yourself in how nematodes work to control pests.

That’s what I’m looking for. I’m trying to be as organic as possible, but kinda like squash bugs in the past; I’m at wits end! I’m good with even a 50% reduction and I’m glad the chickens still get some.