Grubs in raised beds – how to attract and remove the beetle larvae. Distinguish between harmful and beneficial grubs.
You can't just kill them because some are protected. Chemical control of beetle larvae is usually unsuccessful. Natural enemies such as martens or hedgehogs are rare in raised bed. Only birds eat the grubs in the garden. Anyone who adds compost to the raised bed should check it carefully for grubs, says Ines Alms of 24garten.de.