Chafer attack

Today we had a contractor in to spread insecticide on holes 2-7 where the worst infected areas are for chafer grubs. As members will be aware this has been an area for badger damage over the last few years. The badges search for the grubs which they feed on during the winter months. They cause lots of damage during the winter and treating the grubs with insecticide should remove the food source thus preventing damage. Chafer grubs have a life cycle of between two and four years so repeat applications and necessary. We have treated isolated areas of the last five years. However this is the first time we have done a blanket application to ensure complete control. 10 ha were completed in four hours using a tractor mounted applicator which was hired in via a contractor. It is a specialist job as the insecticide needs to be applied at 3 g/m². 

Elsewhere grass continues to be cut ready for the weekend and before the rain arrives. Weak areas that were seeded in the spring have been fertilised. And the ditch on the 10th has been tidied up.

Overall the course is in great condition let's hope we do not get too much rain over the next few days.