Disposal of Grub-Infested Dirt - Ask Extension
We have a white grub infested yard and are raking our completely demolished turf and now have a large amount of grub-infested topsoil.
Are there any ...
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Disposal of Grub-Infested Dirt #866945
Asked May 03, 2024, 5:06 PM EDT
We have a white grub infested yard and are raking our completely demolished turf and now have a large amount of grub-infested topsoil.
Are there any recommendations for disposal?
Hennepin County Minnesota
Expert Response
The easiest way to kill the grubs is to either put a tarp over the dirt and leave it in the sun until it heats up to about 110F all the way to the bottom of the pile or to put it in bags, seal them and leave them in the sun and let them heat up.