Identifying Crane Fly Larvae and Their Effect on GroundsCrane fly larvae, often referred to as soil-dwelling grubs, inhabit the soil and feed on grassroots along with other organic material. They are typically highly active in fall and spring. High populations can weaken turf, leaving it uneven, spongy, and vulnerable to further wear or stress. On

At ALS, they are authorities in sports turf renovation and one of the key elements to managing the best turf is hollow tining. Mostly recognized for being used on golfing greens, but is useful for soccer pitches and bowling greens also, hollow tining is one form of aeration.Also referred to as hollow coring, greenkeepers hollow tine golf courses (a