Sounds like Japanese beetle larvae. Here's a link; click on "grub" and it'll pull up a picture. No cause for panic (we almost all have a few), but the beetles can do a lot of damage to your plants, especially to roses, and the grubs eat grass roots. I understand there's a biological control -- milky spore -- that you can treat your yard with that will keep them under control for a long time. Here is a link that might be useful: japanese beetle info

uhm... I think that's two separate issues. the 'jogging' issue is one thing- what exactly do you mean by 'it is being done so hard I can hardly walk around'? is your floor vibrating or something? the electricity and heat surge is different- and one you should be talking to your GP about, not your building manager. even on the off chance that you were living in a steel-frame building with an HUGE power line problem (that would have resulted in the place burning down long before you moved in) an EMP surge wouldn't be able to follow you from the couch to the bed. it sounds more like the constant distraction of the first problem is causing an autonomic response in your own body- the next step would be insomnia. I'd start by calling the building manager or landlord, and report a 'strange vibration' in the floor- it's is entirely possible that instead of your neighbors, it's something along the lines of 'water hammer' where a pipe has come loose, and every time the water runs anywhere in the building, the pipe 'shivers' against the wall or your floor joists.

Renovxpt - Thank you for your response and attention to my concerns. There have been many aspects of this process that I have had to wonder about and have tried to figure if they were just a day in the life of pool construction or if I have somehow gotten the short end of the pool building stick. Given that I am still bound by my contract as there is no out for sheer sloppiness, I would prefer not to reveal the pool company until my pool is completed. The people I have spoken with who used this company were all very happy, hence my decision to go with them; however, every job is different. I am by no means trying to protect the pool company, but myself. Pool builders are human, and as I mentioned before I don't want to tick off my pool builder and have even more unnecessary delays and mistakes. I just want to know what should be done and what's right or wrong about the process. I don't want remedies or a breach of contract claim or a fight with my pool builder, I just want a beautiful pool that my family can enjoy for years to come. Which is why I have come to the experts on this forum to guide me through the process, so I can somewhat supervise what my pool builder isn't. For all wannabe pool owners, I am sure my experience is not the norm (or at least I hope), but do your homework, not just on the pool builder but on pool basics. Know what you want and where you want it and be sure to discuss it with your pool builder. Some details may seem minor, but if they are important to you, make sure your builder knows this (and has communicated this to the crew actually doing the work) in advance. Advance communication goes a long way in making sure you get the final product you're looking for. I look forward to posting more pictures of the progress, but other than the blocks under the re-bar that was added on Thursday, there is nothing new to show. I am waiting for the plumber to come to pre-plumb the pool and the inspector to inspect the electrical bonding. Is there anything else I should confirm is done prior to gunite?

The concept sounds good, but I would prefer to know exactly what the variety of the seeds are. as a market gardener I can't afford mid season surprises.