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Chafer beetles lead to torn-up turf in Langley

  • Lawns and grassy medians in Langley are experiencing significant damage due to the invasive European chafer beetle, which has been present since 2001 and is now causing notable issues this year.
  • The grubs of the chafer beetle cause damage to grass, leading to wildlife like crows and raccoons tearing up turf to access them, increasing the overall damage.
  • Langley Township has treated affected areas with biological agents like Grub Terminator to combat the infestation, while also monitoring parks for signs of damage.
  • The City of Langley is implementing various methods to control chafer beetles, including improving soil quality and suggesting practices to residents for lawn care.
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Langley Advance Times broke the news in on Friday, January 10, 2025.
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