| Grass is thin and dying; feeding damage
present on crown, stems, and roots and whitish frass may be seen; turf
is easy to pull up but does not roll back; presence of whitish legless
grubs |
Feeding damage present around crown; leaves
are chewed and cut around the crown; presence of caterpillars that
curl up when disturbed |
Leaves chewed or missing; no feeding on
roots; presence of caterpillars with distinct double row of black or
brown spots down their backs at the base of bristles |
Lawn feels spongy; feeding damage on roots;
turf can be easily rolled back like a carpet; presence of white, C-shaped
grubs with legs |
