While tiling and planting seeds, I have come aross what seem to be grubs, but smaller. I had them last year and they did not effect my garden. How can I find out what they are.

I also have discovered tons of ants boring holes out of the ground, much more than last year. i am avoiding any chemicals, does anyone have a possible solution?

One thing to do is post a picture of them on the site.
There might be someone that knows what they are or can cross reference them.
Add it as an attachment to your post.
I know a few bug folks that might be able to help out.

There appear to be an extraordinary amount of bugs this year, not only ants but flies, gnats and ticks. My pepper plants are disappearing from some bug.