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Grubs live in the soil and will damage lawns by disrupting the root structure. Our professional lawn care service is available to help control and prevent lawn grubs, promoting a healthy and resilient landscape. Here is more information about lawn grubs and how our team at Natural Way Lawn will help:
What Are Lawn Grubs?
When in the larval stage, beetles such as European chafers, Japanese beetles, and June bugs are referred to as grubs. These larvae are white and C-shaped and are laid as eggs in the soil beneath the grass. Lawn grubs feed on the roots of grass and, if left untreated, can cause significant damage to lawns.
As lawn grubs grow and feed on turf roots, they cause the grass to wilt and turn brown. Animals like skunks and raccoons are also attracted to grubs as a food source. They can cause secondary damage to your lawn as they dig for the insects. You may have a grub infestation if you notice patches of dead or dying grass, increased bird or animal activity, and spongy-feeling turf. Some severely affected areas can even be pulled up like a carpet due to the lack of root structure.
How Do I Prevent Them?
Prevention is one of the most effective techniques for managing grubs. At Natural Way Lawn, our lawn care services include preventative treatments designed to target grub infestations before they become a problem. Our approach involves applying a suitable insecticide to the grass around the same time the adult beetles typically lay their eggs. Treating the lawn during this period allows us to disrupt the lifecycle of the grubs, preventing them from causing damage once they hatch.
After applying the insecticide, it’s key to water the lawn thoroughly, ideally with half to a full inch of water. This step makes sure the insecticide penetrates the soil and reaches the area where the grubs will develop. Proper watering also helps activate the chemical, enhancing its effectiveness and leading to a more comprehensive control of the grub population.
With this method, Natural Way Lawn can effectively manage 75 to 100 percent of the grubs in the treated area. This preventative strategy enables our team to significantly reduce grub populations from one summer to the next. It can also minimize the need for more aggressive treatments later in the season.
How Do I Control Them?
If you suspect your grass already has a grub infestation, contact our lawn care service to apply a specialized grub contact killer. This treatment helps eliminate the grubs, preventing them from causing more damage. After applying the grub treatment, we can focus on restoring the health and appearance of your lawn.
Your lawn may require reseeding to fill in any bare patches left by the infestation. This treatment can strengthen the lawn, enhancing its ability to withstand future challenges. Along with grub control services, our team provides fertilization, aeration, and soil testing, which can help keep your lawn healthy and resilient against future infestations.
Continue to monitor your lawn for any signs of new grub activity. Following an infestation, you may need to apply a preventative insecticide for a year or two. This allows your lawn to grow and become more tolerant of grubs. Our team will provide you with recommendations regarding a suitable treatment plan for your yard.
Schedule Lawn Care Services Today
Managing grubs in your yard allows you to avoid lawn damage, enhance lawn health, and improve aesthetic appeal. Our comprehensive lawn care services are designed to keep your grass healthy and green with fewer issues related to grubs and other pests. Contact Natural Way Lawn today to schedule a pest management appointment.