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Cockchafer information for homes and businesses across Manchester, Stockport and Cheshire. The cockchafer, Melolontha melolontha, is listed by the RHS among chafer species whose grubs can occur in turf and garden borders. Call Protec on 0161 448 1782, available 24/7, to discuss what you have noticed and the appropriate next step.
What to look for
- The cockchafer, Melolontha melolontha, is listed by the RHS among chafer species whose grubs can occur in turf and garden borders.
- Like other scarab beetles, chafer larvae are C-shaped with a brown head and three pairs of legs; cockchafer larvae can be up to 30 mm long.
- Similar-looking grubs include chafer, dung beetle and stag beetle larvae, so the setting is relevant when identifying a grub associated with lawn-root damage.
Typical setting
Turf and garden borders; chafer grubs are soil-dwelling larvae.
Discussing a pest concern
Make a note of what you have seen and where it was found. Protec can be contacted on 0161 448 1782 to discuss a pest concern at a home or business across Manchester, Stockport and Cheshire.
Cockchafer FAQs
Useful questions
What is Cockchafer?
The cockchafer, Melolontha melolontha, is listed by the RHS among chafer species whose grubs can occur in turf and garden borders.
Where might Cockchafer be found?
Turf and garden borders; chafer grubs are soil-dwelling larvae.
What should I do if I think I have Cockchafer?
Make a note of what you have seen and where it was found, then call Protec on 0161 448 1782 to discuss the concern at your home or business.
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