Larvae from various insects (grubs), such as Japanese beetles, live in the soil for much of the year and will feed on newly planted strawberry, blueberry and raspberry roots, especially following sod or on lighter soils.

Adults (e.g. rose chafers) feed on plants, but their larvae feeding on roots causes much more damage.

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This is a part of The Berry Diagnostic Tool - a companion to the NRAES Production Guides for Strawberries, Raspberries and Blueberries