Grubs are grayish-white c-shaped worms that become Japanese beetles later in life. They are a lawn pest and are also a favorite snack for moles.  If you have a mole problem, look for grub worms in your lawn – get rid of one, you will probably get rid of the other!

Moles eat from 70 to 100 percent of their weight each day. A mole’s appetite seems to be insatiable. Experiments with captive moles show that they will usually eat voraciously as long as they are supplied with food to their liking. The tremendous amount of energy expended in plowing through soil requires a correspondingly large amount of food to supply that energy. 

If you have a mole and grub problem – start with getting rid of the moles food – the grubs!  Here are some great products to help:

Maxide Grub Granules – For home lawns, landscape plantings and flower beds. Season long grub control. Readily absorbed by the roots. Insect feeding will stop with a few hours. Allows turf to recover from grub damage. Treats up to 5,000 square feet.

Grubz-Out (pictured to the right) – Controls white grub larvae, chinch bugs, mole crickets, larvae of annual bluegrass weevil, asiatic garden beetle, billbugs. Apply with broadcast spreader or drop spreader 10# bag will cover up to 8300 sq. ft. 

For an Organic Alternative:

Safer Grub Killer - Ready to spray / Hose End  – Effective on 6 species of white grubs: june bug, billbug, masked and europe chafers, japanese and oriental beetles. If you want the best in lawn grub control, Safer Brand has the organic solution for you.  Safer Brand Grub Killer effectively kills June Bugs, Billbugs, Masked & European Chafers, Japanese Beetle & Oriental Beetle, Sod Webworms and Cinch Bugs. Utilizing a derivative of the seed of Neem trees, this organic product is a natural and effective solution to your grub control problems.

Get rid of those bothersome pests with a grub control product that is OMRI Listed® and compliant for use in organic gardening. This organic grub killer comes in a convenient, ready-to-use spray formula that attaches to your hose.  No mixing necessary.

• Type of Plant.  Determine if the type of plant that you have will be able to survive the winter indoors and flourish the following year.  You may want to do a search online for more information regarding the type of plant and the conditions it needs for survival through the winter.
• Remove Dead Parts.  To make your plant healthier for transplanting, it is a good idea to trim your plant back and remove any dead leaves and stems.
• Choose a Planter. Next, if the planter for the plant you wish to bring in is the appropriate size, then you may want to leave your plant in that container for the winter because your plant will be dormant for the winter.  If your plant does not fit the planter properly, change the planter to a smaller or larger one depending on the size of the plant.  Make sure that your indoor planter has a saucer to catch the drain water.  If your planter does not have one, use the Flower Pot Saucer to catch the excess water.  If your are changing your planter for the winter or your plant was an in-ground plant, use a planter like the  Round Antique Planters that has a saucer sold separately.
• Check the Soil for Insects.  Before you bring in your potted plant or in-ground plant, it is a good idea to check for insects.  Insects love to live in the plant soil and it is easy for them to hide in it.  Use an insecticidal soap, such as the Insect Killing Soapby Woodstream, to kill a variety of insects before you bring in your plant. 
• Provide Warmth and Sunshine.  If possible, place your plant in a warm, sunny spot to help it thrive all winter long.  Make sure your plant’s soil stays moist throughout the winter, but don’t over water or over feed your plant.

• When digging up your perennials, use a trowel, like the Fiskars Graphite Handle Trowel, to easily dig around the root ball to release the plant from the soil. 
• If your plant has lost most of the foliage, you can still dig up the roots and place up them in a planter. 
• Once you have dug up the roots, place them in an indoor planter, such as the Flower Pots or Saucers, with moist soil.  This planter is available in a variety of sizes and has saucers (sold separately) to catch the water overflow.
• Use a potting soil that is rich in nutrients to provide your plant with essential nutrients all throughout the winter.  If more fertilization is needed, use a fertilizer for indoor plants.
• It is also a great time to prune your plants and remove any dead leaves or plant parts.  Perennials may also be trimmed down during the winter.
• Another thing to consider when bringing in your plants for the winter, is if they are infected with pests.  It is a good idea to throughly check your plants for pests before bringing your plant indoors.  Some common pests are Aphids, Black Vine Weevils, Leaf Miners, and Root Nematodes.  The Earth-tone Organic Insect Control by Espoma to help control and kill the pests on your plant.  This insect control works quickly to kill insects in the egg, larvae, and adult stage.  It contains organic ingredients that are safe for use on your plants.