If these were our sweets we would cut out the damaged area and proceed as normal—eating them or slipping them. BTW, you’re in good company: Did you know that Texas is the fifth largest producer of sweets in the United States?
It’s unfortunate that the grubs got to the sweets before you did. We looked for a solution and this Louisiana State U Ag Center site has some advice: https://www.lsuagcenter.com/portals/our_offices/research_stations/sweetpotato/features/pests/ipm/sweet-potato-insect-pest-management#White_Grubs
Because one of the most common problems is soil, we checked the Texas A&M site for soil advice specific to your state. You might find it helpful: https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/browse/featured-solutions/gardening-landscaping/sweet-potatoes/
If these were our sweets we would cut out the damaged area and proceed as normal—eating them or slipping them. BTW, you’re in good company: Did you know that Texas is the fifth largest producer of sweets in the United States?
It’s unfortunate that the grubs got to the sweets before you did. We looked for a solution and this Louisiana State U Ag Center site has some advice: https://www.lsuagcenter.com/portals/our_offices/research_stations/sweetpotato/features/pests/ipm/sweet-potato-insect-pest-management#White_Grubs
Because one of the most common problems is soil, we checked the Texas A&M site for soil advice specific to your state. You might find it helpful: https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/browse/featured-solutions/gardening-landscaping/sweet-potatoes/
Here’s to a better harvest next year!