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mains dormant during the winter. In the spring it comes 

 up and begins feeding again. Toward fall it probably 

 pupates, although it is not definitely known whether all 

 species of white grubs pupate the second fall or not. Some 

 may possibly live as grubs for three summers. 



Since these insects are such pests the question of how 

 to get rid of them is of interest to all farmers. As yet no 

 good remedy has been found. One of the best known is to 

 turn pigs into the field whenever that is possible. The 

 pigs are so fond of the grubs that they will dig down into 

 the soil a number of inches in order to get them. Many 

 birds help to lessen the number of these pests. Robins are 

 especially fond of grubs. 



