🪲🌱 Say Goodbye to Shady Lawn Invaders: Dealing with Chafer Beetles in Vancouver 🌿💪

If you’ve noticed your lawn looking patchy, torn up, or mysteriously dead in spots — you might have chafer beetles to thank. These little pests have become a real problem in the Vancouver area, and unfortunately, they’re not going away on their own.

The good news? We’ve got proven methods to help you fight back and restore your lawn.

🐛 What Are Chafer Beetles?

The European chafer beetle is an invasive lawn pest that first showed up in BC in the early 2000s. These beetles lay their eggs in turf, and the resulting grubs (the larval stage) feed on the roots of your grass, killing it from below.

Even worse? The damage doesn’t stop with the beetles. Raccoons, skunks, and birds love to dig up your lawn to feast on the juicy grubs — leaving your once-beautiful lawn looking like a war zone.

🚫 Why They’re a Problem in Vancouver

Chafer beetles love Vancouver’s mild climate and lush turfgrass. Once established, they spread fast — especially in neighborhoods where there’s lots of healthy lawn for them to feed on. The combination of grub damage and animal activity can quickly turn your yard into a muddy, uneven mess.

🌱 How We Fix It — and Help Prevent It

At Alljobs Landscaping, we take a few key steps to reclaim and protect your lawn from chafer beetle damage:

✅ Reseeding with Beetle-Resistant Grass Blends

One of the most effective long-term strategies is to reseed your lawn using chafer beetle-resistant grass seed, such as fescue blends. These grasses have deeper roots, require less water, and are less attractive to beetles.

✅ Topdressing with Premium Turf Blend

After removing damaged turf, we apply a rich soil/compost mix to rebuild the surface, improve drainage, and support healthy new growth.

✅ Overseeding & Soil Restoration

We overseed heavily to fill in patchy areas and create a dense root system that’s harder for beetles to thrive in. Combined with proper watering and spring fertilizing, this helps your lawn recover quickly.

✅ Lawn Height & Maintenance

Cutting your grass a little longer (around 2.5–3 inches) helps shade the soil and discourage beetles from laying eggs. We’ll also advise on proper watering and maintenance to keep your lawn strong and resilient.

✅ Nematode Treatments (Optional)

In some cases, we may suggest biological control methods like nematodes — natural organisms that target and kill beetle grubs without harming your lawn or the environment.

🛠️ What You Can Do

• Avoid overwatering — moist soil attracts beetles

• Keep your lawn dense and healthy through the season

• Don’t ignore patchy spots — early repair is key

• Let us reseed in spring or fall using the right grass mix for beetle resistance

📞 Need Help Getting Rid of Chafer Beetles?

If your lawn is showing signs of beetle damage — or you just want to prevent the problem before it starts — we’ve got the tools, experience, and seed blends to help.

📞 (604) 295-6158
🌐 www.alljobslandscaping.com
✅ Alljobs Landscaping. All Your Outdoor Needs.

We serve Surrey, Burnaby, Vancouver, and Coquitlam, and we’re here to help your lawn come back stronger, greener, and beetle-free. 🪲🌱