Injury to cool-season turfgrasses may be severe during mid-summer to early fall when plants are stressed from high temperatures and insufficient moisture. For example, high levels of stress at this time of year often increase susceptibility to injury from certain insect pests, such as white grubs. These root-infesting larvae are the immature stages of scarab beetles. Larvae are easily recognizable, having a C-shaped, white to cream-colored body, tan to brown head, 3 pairs of legs, and transparent abdomen. At this time of year, larvae are near the surface and are actively feeding on turfgrass roots. The affected turfgrass may turn brown and die from drought stress due to the inability to take up water from loss of roots. Oftentimes, the turf can easily be picked up in large sections, exposing the feeding grubs. Additional, and perhaps greater, turf damage may be caused by animals feeding on grubs, including skunks, moles, and birds.