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Clinton News-Record, 1983-04-27, Page 40Poge 13 bs u LAn increased incidence of white grubs was reported in Ontario last year. For the homeowner, the first symptoms of white grub in lawns are skunks tearing the turf or flocks of starlings and blackbirds settling to feed on the lawn in spring. "There are three types of white grubs — the Japanese beetle, European chafer, Gardens help the elderly "But I'm too frail to garden! l'm not strong anymore and my joints hurt from arthritis. I can't bend over or stoop." The problem is, a gardener never stops wanting to turn over the soil and to plant seeds. You may have heard this complaint from older gardeners and it is sad to see them give up because of pain or discomfort. They invite even more problems when they give up gardening. Elderly or frail gardeners might wish to invest in built- up beds where they can sit on the edge and reach all parts for planting, weeding and harvest. No bending or stooping. Or, at less expense, they can switch to containers for flowers and vegetables. Once a year they can prevail on friends, neighbors, family, or youth groups to help in the heavy work of soil preparation. Every 'name for the elderly should have a small garden or containers where guests can keep their hand in gardening. Hope, con- fidence, serenity — all can flow from the soil. Combat pollution A few years ago most peo- ple would have wondered at a serious reference to `noise pollution'. Increasingly the media has kept us advised of the growing threats of air and water pollution and legislation being passed to halt what seems at times to be mankind's flight into ultimate self-destruction. Although not as apparent as other forms of pollution, medical authorities warn us that noise is a definite health hazard. Slowly, from the soft quiet of the pioneer days in North America, noise pollu- tion has reached a decibel level of sometimes frighten- ing intensity in 1982's socie- ty. The automobile. urban transportation, the airliners zooming overhead, even the sound of radio or piped -in music intended to soothe us when we are in public buildings, all combine to ex- pose us to a constant level of noise that can bring about one or more of the dozens of physical conditions that are linked medically to con- tinuous tension. Wildlife too can be endangered by the noise level we humans create! Landscape Ontario Hor- ticultural Trades Associa- tion suggests that trees, shrubs and hedges arc nature's way of absorbing sound and protecting us from extraneous noise. Strategic planting can make our homes a haven from the din of modern existence. It is a worthwhile thought in landscaping. re on t and the June beetle, says Rick Wukasch. ''The grubs feed on fibrous roots of many types of plants, but they prefer the roots and crown of turf grass." Attnougb the grubs differ m size, they have several common characteristics. They have C-shaped soft bodies with six long spiny legs, and a brown head cap- sule. The hind end of the lar- vae is dark and transparent. The smallest of the white grubs, the Japanese beetle, is 2 cm (3/4 in.) in length. It is most common in isolated e iner ase, w patches along the Lake Erie shores and the Niagara Peninsula. Its life cycle is an annual one, with the adults emerging in early June. The adults feature a brightly col- ored metallic green head, bronze body and brown wing covers. "The Japanese beetle is an imported pest and of great concern because as an adult it feeds on a wide variety of ornamentals, nursery stock and fruit trees," says Mr. Wukasch. The European chafer is found in a belt from the ch { or Niagara Peninsula to St. Thomas, but it's spreading. The chafer's appearance is similar to the larger June bug, but lighter brown in col- or. Like the Japanese beetle, the European chafer has a one-year life cycle with the adult emerging in raid to late June. The June beetle is the largest of the three and the first to emerge as an adult in late May to early June. The grub is 4 cm (1.5 in.) m length when full-grown. Adult June beetles mate and lay eggs in the soil in June. The larvae remain in the ground for three years. "White grubs can do a con- siderable amount of damage to home lawns," says Mr. Wukasch. "The results of white grub infestation are dead grass that palls away from the soil like a carpet to expose the grubs feeding within the top two to 3 inches of soil during the growing season." To control white grubs, ap- ply recommended in- secticides chlordane, chlor- pyrifos or diazinon, and water them in thoroughly. 0 o o y oesi We guarantee results or we do it again, NQ CHARGE! WEED CONTROL Treatment as necessary when the grubs reach a level of more than five grubs per square foot. ".The best tune to control grubs is when you notice the adults," says Mr. Wukasch. ..Wait a week then apply the insecticide. By this time the adults will ve laid eggs. The young larvae are the most susceptible to the treat- ment." "Homeowners can reduce the risk or damage from white grubs by keeping lawns in good con as tion," says Mr. Wukasch. We guarantee to kill 90% of the broadleaf weeds in your lawn or we come back and respray at NO CHARGE. FERTILIZING Our fertilizing is 25% Nitrogen and this year we have added Iron so you can expect the darkest green lawn on your street. (Check your retail brands for Nitrogen and Iron j content) INSECT CONTROL Chinch Bug, Webworm and Grubs left i unchecked can destroy your lawn. loof We guarantee to control your Insect problem or 2nd application FREE. et great grass fro ed CALL THE DAN©I-LINE. 524-2424