they do try to move away but they are so slow and don't get very far. as for the mite thing they don't get mites from the grass. and if they did get mites from the park they don't last to long i prevent-a-mite all there tubs.
i am looking for a few Dynastes tityus pairs or a few larva if anyone has them let me know thanks :D also looking for any native flower beetles. must be in the usa.