beetles are taking over!

Mimi_Arc_en_ciel

Does anyone know what this is and how to get rid of them?

http://db.tt/wuqR23hm

Thanks!

splodger_seedswapper

could be a garden chafer beetle - right time of year for them
they will feed on leaves (especially partial to roses) but any damage is usually overcome by plants - assuming that they are healthy and well looked after.
the larvae can damage lawns - as they feed on grass roots

Davesnave

It's as splodger says. Other names are May Bug and Cockchafer Beetle.

Why do you want to get rid of them? They are far less common than they used to be.

Leif

When I lifted some areas of turf, the soil was full of the larvae. The birds loved them. You can get sprays, if you must kill them. I suspect there are nematode solutions for them too.

Mimi_Arc_en_ciel

Davesnave wrote: »

It's as splodger says. Other names are May Bug and Cockchafer Beetle.

Why do you want to get rid of them? They are far less common than they used to be.

Really? There's HUNDREDS flying round my back yard

They killed the grass last year, and looks like they've had it again this year. I'd prevent them from coming if i could but don't think there is a way

Davesnave

Mimi_Arc_en_ciel wrote: »

Really? There's HUNDREDS flying round my back yard

Yes, much less common since I was a lad, but making a bit of a come-back now..... in your area by the sound of it! :rotfl:

Leif

They were common in grassland but less so now due to farmers using sprays. For controls, see here:

http://www.thenaturalgardener.co.uk/chafer_grub.php