03/21/2026
Why are there “many of these dead bugs” on my porch?
We recently received this photo from a customer asking if their treatment was actually working. The answer? Emphatically, yes. If your walkways are looking a bit “crunchy” lately, you’re witnessing a classic spring emergence. Here is the breakdown of what’s happening on your property:
1. Meet the June Bug (Genus Phyllophaga)
These robust brown beetles spend most of their lives underground as white grubs, feasting on your grass roots. Right now, they are emerging en masse to mate and continue the cycle.
2. The Science of Phototaxis
Ever wonder why they congregate at your front door? These insects are highly phototactic, meaning they are biologically drawn to your porch lights. They fly toward the light, land on your treated surfaces, and stay there.
3. Residual Efficacy in Action
The “many dead bugs” our customer noticed is a direct result of our residual barrier. When these beetles land on your home’s siding or walkways, they encounter the treatment. By stopping the adults now, we are preventing them from burrowing back into your lawn to lay the next generation of root-destroying larvae.
The Verdict: A pile of dead June Bugs isn’t a failure—it’s a clinical sign that your home’s perimeter is secure.
