Politics & Government
Grass-Eating Grubs Tear Up Sports Fields
Hungry worms were one topic addressed in the February issue the city's Sporting Green newsletter, which also highlights renovations at the local cricket pitch and some public restrooms.
Wondering why your cleats tore up the grass at your last soccer practice? Well it's not you – the damage starts below the surface. A type of beetle larvae feeds on grass roots, so by the time you're cutting and weaving on the field, the sod is already loosened up, the city said in its latest Sporting Green newsletter.
The twice-a-year publication, put out by the city Public Services Department, also highlights recent renovations at several public bathrooms and a newly spruced-up cricket pitch. Just click on the attached pdf to read more.
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