Lawn · SWFL Pest Identifier

White Grub

also known as June Beetle Larva

Worth a pro look Damage or health risk grows quickly once established.

How to identify it

Size

Medium (dime to quarter)

Where you'll see it

Lawn / garden

Looks like

Worm / caterpillar · Lawn damage

Did you know

Animal digging is usually the first sign — the grubs are the buffet, your lawn is the tablecloth.

What it means for you

Fix the grubs and the diggers have less reason to stick around — not a guarantee, but the right first move.

Text a photo and a licensed local tech will identify it for free — or run it through the interactive identifier.

Yellowing patches that start in the sunniest, driest spots and spread

Raised, meandering surface tunnels like mini mole runs

Small tan moths flush up when you mow

Lawn browns in patches seemingly overnight

Get a real price online in about 60 seconds — or text us a photo first and we'll tell you honestly whether it even needs treatment.